[mmichaels1970]

There is NEVER an excuse for pointing any gun, real or prop, at anyone who is not ACTING the part of the target as scripted.

What if the CAMERA was the target?

[Navy Patriot]

Navy Patriot: "There is NEVER an excuse for pointing any gun, real or prop, at anyone who is not ACTING the part of the target as scripted."

mmichaels1970: "What if the CAMERA was the target?"

Firstly, does a camera fit the description: "Anyone"?

Secondly, it is perfectly safe to shoot a camera on a cleared range and backstop with the Director of Photography (and everyone else) viewing on a monitor in a safe area.

Thirdly, your Whataboutism didn't work.