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Re:Why Do Tourists Visit Ancient Ruins Everywhere Except the... by kzrdude on Sunday September 11, 2016 @06:12AM (#12472725)
Rifle shooting doesn't seem to be an important component.

As a non-american scout my experience includes all the same things, except the shooting.

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Re:Why Do Tourists Visit Ancient Ruins Everywhere Except the... by waterphone on Sunday September 11, 2016 @10:05AM (#12473391)
In many cases, it's less about knowing how to shoot a rifle (though that is a factor as well) and more about how to safely handle one. Even if you do not care for guns, there are many around, and knowing how to safely handle one and treat it with the care needed helps to prevent deadly accidents.
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Re:Why Do Tourists Visit Ancient Ruins Everywhere Except the... by dvtv75 on Sunday September 11, 2016 @07:21PM (#12476220)
I'd add to that the ability to recognize when a weapon is not being safely handled, and either confiscate (in certain circumstances) or correct the person with the weapon, or just vacate the area.
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Re:Why Do Tourists Visit Ancient Ruins Everywhere Except the... by zipwitch on Sunday September 11, 2016 @11:38AM (#12473864)
A rifle really is the best tool for: hunting large game for food and defending yourself from hostile megafauna.
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