Actress Sydney Sweeney’s Shooting Skills Go Viral

Hollywood may know Sydney Sweeney for Euphoria and The White Lotus, but gun owners know her for something else entirely — she can run a pistol like a pro.

A 2019 video from Taran Tactical Innovations has resurfaced, showing the actress confidently sending rounds downrange in nine seconds, landing double-taps and ringing steel with ease. Taran Butler himself praised her shooting, saying she was impressive for a first-timer.

The clip’s resurgence comes as Sweeney faces controversy over a pulled American Eagle ad. The spot — playing on “jeans” and “genes” — sparked criticism from the usual online outrage brigade, but the company defended it and still saw a stock bump thanks to her star power.

Fueling the culture-war chatter, public records show Sweeney registered as a Republican voter in Florida in mid-2024. That revelation drew cheers from many on the right — and even a nod from Donald Trump — while her critics doubled down.

But politics aside, gun owners see something worth celebrating: a Hollywood A-lister who’s not afraid to get behind a trigger and show solid fundamentals. In an industry where firearms are often portrayed inaccurately, Sweeney’s training — complete with proper grip, stance, and trigger control — is a refreshing change.

Whether she’s on the red carpet or the firing line, she’s proving she can keep her cool under pressure. And in a time when pop culture rarely gives the Second Amendment a fair shake, this viral video is a reminder — shooting isn’t just for action stars on screen. Some can actually do it for real.

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