The M1 carbine is an AWE gun for teaching non shooters. for instance;
Aw, this is a military rifle?
Aw, this is light
Aw, this is easy to shoot.
Aw, this is fun.
Aw, look at how good I can shoot, see the can dance?
Light, easy to carry, easy to shoot, easy to hit with, easy to load. If you know someone that is ready to try shooting for the first time, this is a great tool for them to learn on, without the handicaps of weight, recoil, noise or muzzle blast.