Run and Gun:

Run and gun is a shooting style in VALORANT where a player fires while moving instead of stopping to aim first. It usually refers to close-range fights or panic sprays, where movement can make a player harder to hit but also reduces bullet accuracy.

The term matters because VALORANT generally rewards controlled movement and accurate, stationary firing, so run and gun is often seen as a less reliable way to win gunfights. Players may still use it in very close engagements, but it is usually not the preferred method for precise shooting.

Related: Spray, Counter-strafe