It means you are referring to an article that is yet another example of the popular media doing a (*)(*)(*)(*) poor job reporting on science.
broke an ankle several months ago and could mot get to the range fro 3 -4 months. Did I miss shooting heck yes, did I go into withdrawal or become depressed or anything, absolutely not. Once the Doc cleared me for weightbearing and I could standd on my feet for a couple of hours without discomfort though I was back up there and having fun punching holes in paper
It's like any other hobby. For example I like model railroading. But it's been awhile since I ran my trains. Just because I enjoy something and would miss it if I go without it for awhile doesn't mean I'm addicted to it.
They are a lot more fun (and a lot more effective, too) when they are 'wearing" sound suppressors". So much for the bang part of it.
