15 Western Legends Who Were REAL Gunslingers Off Screen

16 Classic Western Stars Who Were Surprisingly Skilled With Guns, On Screen and Off. Some Western actors only knew how to hold a gun for the camera. Others spent years practicing the quick draw, trained with famous Hollywood gun coaches, or arrived in Hollywood with real shooting experience. In this video, we look at Western legends like Tom Mix, Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Steve McQueen, James Arness and Audie Murphy, and how their real gun skills shaped some of the most memorable scenes in Western movie history. And stay until the end for the story of Audie Murphy and legendary gun coach Arvo Ojala. It may change how you see classic Western films. 👇 Which Western star looked the most convincing with a gun? Tell us in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more Classic Hollywood and Western stories every week. #WesternMovies #ClassicHollywood #WesternActors #JohnWayne #AudieMurphy #OldHollywood