Horror Movie Gun Fails
We’ve all seen them and flinched accordingly – movie gun fails. Cocking sound effects synchronized with the presentation of a Glock, bottomless magazines (and pump shotguns, hello, Walking Dead, I’m talking to you), and the stunning explosions created by the impact of a bullet – call it Hollywood fantasy or ridiculously inept, but you can’t really enjoy a movie if you’re a firearms buff. In honor of Halloween it’s time to post an oldie but a goodie: Iraqveteran8888’s Gun Grips 47,”Guns in Horror Movies.” Yes, this one dates back to 2012, but it’s still one we can all get behind. After all, who here isn’t irritated by firearm inaccuracies in movies?
What’s your biggest horror movie gun gripe?
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The problem with Hollywood production and gun handling realism is the general lack of gun safety and education most theater majors have. The big action stars seldom have a solid background in gun handling. I think when they look for experts the kids living in mom's basement step in. The crew comes from liberal families that often shun firearms use and they never educate or train themselves. Viewers are getting more demanding because we've got more veteran viewers and gun enthusiasts they should all start by taking a NRA Gun Safety Course, Pistol and Rifle.
What I can't stand... the most notable example is from the Fugitive with Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Downey Jr. ... is when someone picks up a Glock or other double-stack semi-auto pistol, and then pull the trigger only to find out -- surprise, surprise -- it's empty! Hah!! As if you never noticed how top-heavy it was without any ammo. Pffft.