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One of the enduring debates in film production revolves around whether real firearms are necessary for authenticity. Advocates argue that real guns, with functioning gas blowbacks and recoil, create a more immersive experience for actors and audiences alike. The physical cues—muzzle flash, cartridge ejection, recoil—are hard to accurately replicate with prop guns or digital effects, often demanding more from actors and stunt coordinators.