From The Firearm Blog: Finland to Build an Additional 300 Shooting Ranges for Civilians
300 new shooting ranges, up from a current 670 shooting ranges is quite an increase.
Finland has a long history of militia defending their country, and the also have experience with Russia, or the Soviet Union anyway, invading their territory. The Winter War started in 1939 when the Soviet Union invaded Finland. People mobilized to defend their country, and the experience gave rise to The White Death, Simo Häyhä, the deadliest sniper in history, with 542 confirmed kills.
But your population can't rise up and fight off an invader if they have no skills.
Finland has mandatory military service for all men and voluntary service for women. After the service ends, soldiers become reservists and many choose to keep their skills sharp in their spare time.
There is more at that firs link, including a link to the Associated Press video on the topic.
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