While most of *The Matrix* (1999) was filmed in Sydney, Australia, one of its most iconic moments — the legendary lobby shootout — had to be filmed in the United States. The reason? Australia’s strict gun laws at the time prohibited the use of firearms and blank ammunition in film productions. The lobby scene required a massive arsenal of prop weapons, blank rounds, and intricate stunt choreography with explosions and debris. To bring the Wachowskis’ full vision to life, the production team deci