It's an odd thing to reflect on the past. I didn't recall this moment as a "traumatic" moment. But it was kind of displaced from my other feelings. Sort of a, "let's put this to the side" type of thing. I don't recall thinking she was actually going to get shot or that the gun was real... but I wonder if there was a moment of terror that I've forgotten about. I honestly don't remember.
Shooting any kind of a handgun is pretty worthless. They're just not very accurate. The barrel is too short and it's hard to hold your arm steady enough. Braced positions don't look as cool on television. Yeah, the difference between the British audience and the American audience is always revealing. Thanks for the comment!