These games are training. They teach proficient and efficient gun handling, rapid and accurate target engagement, and introduce stress into the shooting situation.
I'm not suggesting that these games will teach anyone everything they need to know. But I question anyone who dismisses the benefits of these games with practical roots.
Agreed. All I'm saying is the games we typically play don't tactically prepare us for a target that shoots back. They do teach us how to shoot proficiently, but to think we're practicing anything but that could very well get us in trouble. Don't confuse the games with real life tactics!
Play the game if that's your thing. If you want to prepare for the worst case scenario, get some serious training along with the games. The more you know, and the more you use the weapon, the better off you will be.