One of the best reasons to learn how to use weapons is the development of agency

One of the best reasons to learn how to use weapons is the development of agency. Because, you can get hurt, die, or kill someone if you lack agency.

I know, the ‘big relentless machine’ in my head (the autistic urge for order in all things) gets a ‘rest’ when I am using weapons, for the simple reason ‘it’ is more concerned about not getting hurt by the weapons than it is about anything else. So I find working with weapons increases my agency. It gives me peace of mind: a sense of ‘calm’.

This is the same effect that thrill seekers get by taking high risks.