Their careers may be on fire, but some female celebrities are packing another kind of heat.
Whether they arm themselves for security reasons, collect guns as a hobby, or blow off steam from stress, a number of Pinay celebrities proudly show that they can handle a firearm and shoot a bullet responsibly and effectively.
Sure, they may look cute and dainty on the outside but they pack a punch on the inside.
From Heart Evangelista to Winwyn Marquez, get to know the Pinay celebs you should never mess with.
Heart Evangelista is a killer when it comes to her looks in Paris Fashion Week. But the Kapuso Queen of Creative Collaboration proves that she can also wield a gun to protect herself.
The renowned actress recently picked the hobby of target shooting and says she's more inclined to using her left hand even though she's really right-handed.
Looks can definitely kill as 'Magkaagaw' actress Klea Pineda smiles while holding her rifle. We hear Victor Neri gives his approval.
WATCH: Klea Pineda, sinubukan ang target shooting
In preparation for her role in 'Beautiful Justice,' Kapuso Millennial IT girl Gabbi Garcia tested out various firearms with the help of three-time speed shooting champion, Jethro Dionisio.
Kapuso actress Thea Tolentino also shows that she's a quick learner when it comes to her target shooting training.
Bea Binene trained in a closed shooting range to prepare for her role in the action-drama series, 'Beautiful Justice.'
Similarly, 'StarStruck' alumna Yasmine Kurdi also trained in a closed target shooting range in order to prepare for a role in the Kapuso Network.
For her role in 'Contessa,' Kapuso actress Glaiza de Castro learned how to shoot with a gun and practiced her skills in Muay Thai.
For a segment in 'Day Off,' Janine Gutierrez wanted to feed the tigers but in order to do that, she had to show her target shooting skills while in Thailand.
Winwyn Marquez learned to shoot with guns including the M16 during her training to become a military reservist. According to the beauty queen, firearms should be used responsibly and handled with care. “Don't even think that owning a gun is nakaka-cool. Mag-training ka muna,” she advised.
Yassi Pressman picked up the hobby of gun shooting with the help of her father.
To prepare for her role as Captain Moira Defensor for the Filipino adaptation of 'Descendants of the Sun,' Jasmine Curtis-Smith learned the basics of gun handling and shooting under the Philippine Army.
Stephanie Sol is armed and ready to protect her family. She practices target shooting at Armscor Shooting Range in Marikina.
For her military reservist training, actress Arci Muñoz learned the basics of handling and firing a gun.
Actress Coleen Perez proves she's a force to be reckoned with especially after finishing her training as a military reservist, including learning how to handle and fire a gun.
'StarStruck' V Ultimate Female Survivor Sarah Lahbati tried target shooting as a new sport in 2022.
Jessy Mendiola-Manzano tried target shooting for the first time in January 2022.
'Voltes V: Legacy' actress Angela Alarcon had her wish granted when she was able to try firing for the first time in December 2021 and was mentored by six-time World Speed Shooting champion, Jethro Dionisio.
'Shining Inheritance' star Kyline Alcantara once tried shooting at a firing range back in 2022. In her YouTube vlog, she mentioned that firing reminded her of her dchildhood dream of becoming a soldier one day.
Kapuso actress Kylie Padilla's entry to the action genre is no surprise after all, at the young age, she's already doing martial arts and loved action movies. In 2023, she and her action star dad, Robin Padilla, took to the firing range and found a special bond through the sport. He even taught Kylie how to hit the target accurately and consistently.
'Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre' star Bianca Umali recently took interest in firing. She posted several videos of her first time at a firing range using different caliber and types of weapons during her time. Bianca also reminded everyone, "Tandaan po - ang ganitong skill ay may kaakibat na responsibilidad. Disiplina at respeto ang palagi nating unahin."
'Widows' War' actress Carla Abellana also tried her hand at a firing range in 2022 to "invest for [her] safety and protection." Carla also noted that she's comfortable holding and using a typer of pistol, but said that she now have "a new favorite" after trying out a rifle.
From Doc Analyn to soldier Jillian, actress Jillian Ward showed off her skill in not only handling a rifle at a shooting range, but also the combat aspect of the sport by moving and shooting at different targets in various locations.
A second Sang'gre showed off her shooting skills back in 2023 when Faith Da Silva tried her hand in shooting at an indoor shooting range.
Back in 2021, Cassy Legaspi learned to shoot a gun together with her dad, Zoren. This wart of their bonding and an episode of Sarap, 'Di Ba?
Back in 2021, actresses Elle Villanueva and Sophia Senoron joined Angela Alarcon and learned shooting from three-time speed shooting champion, Jethro Dionisio.
Kapuso star Herlene Budol ticked off an item from her bucket list when she tried out shooting in December 2024.
From ice princess to astig shooter, Sparkle star Ashley Ortega showed off her shooting skills at a firing range in a recent Instagram video she posted.