In Hollywood's defence: Sheriff in Aliens Vs Predator Requiem has finger on slide when investigating a parked truck. In the Way of the Gun, the gun work seems quite realistic.
(if it wasn't, keep it to yourself: I really like that film and don't want the illusion ruined... thank you!!
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Aside from that, yes agree with the OP!
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When the right to effective self-defence is denied, that right to self-defence which remains is essentially symbolic.
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