Beyoncé's finger-gun gesture sparks mockery among fans

Beyoncé performed at halftime of the Christmas Day game between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens

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She entered Houston's NRG Stadium riding a horse

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Beyoncé performed songs from her album "Cowboy Carter."

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Shaboozey and Post Malone joined her on stage during the performance

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She was raised on a scaffold and made a finger-gun gesture

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A "Bang" banner unfurled behind her after the gesture

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Fans cheered, but NFL fans mocked the finger-gun gesture

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The NFL has cracked down on violent gestures like finger guns this season

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NFL officials, including Troy Vincent and Roger Goodell, have addressed the issue, emphasizing the policy's enforcement

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