# War-Inspired Photo Gadgets Using Gun Mounts to Shoot Photos Is Dangerous in Combat Zones By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-02-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odd-camera-accessories-using-gun-mount-to-shoot-photos References: [i.gizmodo](http://i.gizmodo.com/5142970/us-soldier-explains-why-he-uses-a-rifle-stock-to-shoot-photographs) If you’re going into a combat zone as a photographer, you better be prepared to get shot at, especially if you use a [camera mount](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifting-monopod) like Jeff Duran. Jeff is a National Guardsman currently serving in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Duran says during training he was shot by “friendlies” because when he [aims his camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotshoe), it looks like a weapon. “That’s why we train,” he explained. Soldiers around him need to know he is a photographer, even if the enemy doesn’t. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Combat Zone Photography:** New camera mount designs that clearly distinguish a camera from a weapon can provide safer photography options in combat zones. - **Photographer Identification:** Developing advanced identification systems that can quickly and accurately distinguish photographers from potential threats can enhance the safety of photographers in hostile environments. - **Training for Military Photographers:** Implementing specialized training programs for military photographers to effectively communicate their role and avoid being mistaken as a combatant can reduce the risk of friendly fire incidents. ### Where This Applies - **Camera Equipment:** Camera equipment manufacturers can explore innovative designs that incorporate clear visual indicators to ensure the safety of photographers in combat zones. - **Military Technology:** The field of military technology can develop advanced identification systems and equipment that can differentiate between photographers and potential threats in high-risk areas. - **Military Training:** Training institutions and organizations specialized in military training can offer tailored programs to educate military photographers on effective communication and identification techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Mountaineer-Approved Camera Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-tripod.md) - [Photographer-Approved Field Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shackleton-x-leica-frank-hurley-field-jacket.md) - [Self-Referential Photographer Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-multitool.md) - [Travel Photographer Accessory Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotastrap-and-rotalock.md) - [Compact Tripod Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypod-extreme.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Easily Maneuvered Outdoor Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-camera.md) - [Durable Travel Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heipi-travel-tripod.md)