All weapons systems are designed to kill more efficiently than the previous version or technology. Shooting is fun, but one can't have any illusions as to what the weapon is capable of. Target shooting is great fun but it is merely training for the day.....

A soldier trains for war, but prays for peace.

I am NOT going to say that blowing the hell out of something with a high powered tripod mounted machine gun isn't one of the biggest rushes you'll ever experience in your life.

Large diff though in going to a range and renting vs. keeping one at home.

Kinda like the monster descent in Vermont for 6 miles where I white knuckled to 95 kms/hr