Irritating Hollywood Firearms BULLS#!T...( TOP FIVE LIST )

Published on May 1, 2019
Duration: 10:20

This video critiques common and irritating inaccuracies in Hollywood's portrayal of firearms. It highlights tropes like characters not scavenging weapons, non-cycling slides on semi-automatic pistols, unrealistic cocking sounds, repeated clicking on empty, and wasteful ammunition usage. The speaker, TheYankeeMarshal, uses his expertise to explain the real-world mechanics behind these errors, offering a humorous yet educational perspective for firearm enthusiasts.

Quick Summary

Hollywood firearms often feature inaccuracies like non-cycling slides, unrealistic cocking sounds on striker-fired pistols, and repeated clicking when empty. Characters also fail to scavenge weapons and waste ammo, breaking firearm realism for cinematic effect.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Hollywood Firearms Bullshit
  2. 01:05Hollywood 'Passes' Explained
  3. 03:12Number 5: Not Scavenging Weapons
  4. 04:10Number 4: Non-Cycling Slides
  5. 04:48Number 3: Unrealistic Cocking Sounds
  6. 05:25Number 2: Repeated Clicking on Empty
  7. 06:10Number 1: Wasting Ammunition

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common firearm inaccuracies seen in Hollywood movies?

Common Hollywood firearm inaccuracies include characters not scavenging weapons, semi-automatic pistols with non-cycling slides, unrealistic cocking sounds (especially on striker-fired guns), repeated clicking sounds when a gun is empty, and characters wasting ammunition unnecessarily in survival scenarios.

Why do movies show non-cycling slides on pistols?

Non-cycling slides on semi-automatic pistols in movies are often due to lazy filmmaking, poor prop work, or inadequate CGI. The slide's cycling action is a key visual indicator of a semi-automatic firing, and its absence breaks the realism of the firearm's function.

What is the issue with unrealistic cocking sounds in movies?

Movies often add generic 'cocking' sound effects whenever a gun is drawn, particularly for striker-fired pistols which do not have an external hammer to cock. This sound is added for dramatic effect but is mechanically inaccurate for many modern firearms.

How do movies inaccurately portray empty firearms?

A frequent inaccuracy is showing a semi-automatic pistol repeatedly clicking when empty, implying the trigger is resetting. In reality, most semi-automatics would either lock the slide back or require manual manipulation (like racking the slide) to reset the trigger after the last round.

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