If you're in the mood for a good laugh and enjoy films where guns play a comedic role, this list is for you. From classic screwball comedies to modern-day action-comedies, these films showcase the lighter side of firearms, often turning dangerous situations into laugh-out-loud moments. Whether it's a bumbling hitman or a case of mistaken identity, these movies blend humor with the thrill of gunplay, making for an entertaining watch.

The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
Description: Inspector Clouseau's misadventures often involve guns, with his ineptitude leading to comedic situations.
Fact: Peter Sellers improvised many of Clouseau's lines, adding to the character's unique humor.


The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
Description: This film kicks off our list with its slapstick humor and absurd situations involving Detective Frank Drebin, who uses his gun in the most hilariously inappropriate ways.
Fact: Leslie Nielsen was initially hesitant to take on the role of Frank Drebin, fearing it might ruin his career, but it became one of his most iconic roles.


The Big Lebowski (1998)
Description: While not a comedy about guns per se, the film includes several scenes where guns are used in humorous ways, especially by the character Walter.
Fact: The Dude's iconic line "The Dude abides" was inspired by the book of Ecclesiastes.


Johnny English (2003)
Description: Rowan Atkinson plays a bumbling spy whose incompetence with guns and gadgets provides endless laughs.
Fact: The character of Johnny English was inspired by Atkinson's previous spy parody, "Mr. Bean."


Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Description: A noir comedy where a thief posing as an actor and a private eye get entangled in a murder mystery, with guns playing a central role in their misadventures.
Fact: The film's title is a play on the James Bond film "Thunderball," which was originally titled "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" in Italy.


Hot Fuzz (2007)
Description: A British cop comedy where guns are both a source of action and comedy, especially when the protagonist, Nicholas Angel, finds himself in a small town with a surprising amount of gun-related chaos.
Fact: The film features a scene where all the villagers are revealed to be part of a secret society, leading to an over-the-top gunfight.


In Bruges (2008)
Description: While primarily a dark comedy, the film includes guns in its plot, with two hitmen hiding out in Bruges after a job goes wrong, leading to humorous and tense moments.
Fact: The film was shot entirely on location in Bruges, Belgium, adding to its unique atmosphere.


Pineapple Express (2008)
Description: A stoner comedy where two friends witness a murder and must evade hitmen, leading to a series of gun-related comedic escapades.
Fact: The film was initially titled "The Pineapple Incident."


Tropic Thunder (2008)
Description: Although not primarily about guns, the film includes a scene where the actors, playing soldiers, get their hands on real weapons, leading to comedic chaos.
Fact: The film's controversial use of blackface led to significant discussion about racial sensitivity in comedy.


The Other Guys (2010)
Description: This buddy cop comedy features Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as mismatched detectives whose antics with guns and law enforcement lead to comedic gold.
Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events, including the financial crisis and the Bernie Madoff scandal.
