True, Arthur, but the skills to master the primitive weapons far exceed the abilities of many men. I guess I should say, the willingness to devote the needed time. Any person can paint, but few are master painters. The skills to master traditional weapons (and, I mean truly master) requires a devotion of time that very few are willing to put forth. Any person with a free weekend here and there can become a pretty good shot with a shotgun or rifle. All who post here know the time required to become a very good shot with a bow. The traditional tools simply require a further devotion of time to become "pretty good" and a lifetime to master.