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How come, in the movies, when they shoot guns they often hold the gun sideways?
Here’s an example, around a minute and 45 seconds into the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ-SCoyUwfg
(movie Training Day trailer)
I see it all the time. They hold the gun sideways instead of straight up. Is there a practical reason or is it just because it looks badass?
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