If guns are featured in a movie, and someone inexperienced takes to using one (the Distressed Damsel or similar character), there's a good chance of this phrase being uttered. There are three versions: In the second, the person at gunpoint is generally a villain and the one holding the gun an inexperienced good guy; in this case, the villain will grab the gun after it fails to fire, mocking his opponent for their lack of expertise only afterward. When the safety has been deliberately left on in case the weapon gets stolen, the person stealing it may find It Works Better with Bullets.