Gun Control Activist Alec Baldwin Shoots and Kills Crew Member on Movie Set, Shoots Director

'BS': Adam Baldwin Debunks Pathetic Lie That Alec Baldwin's Fatal Shooting on Set Was Not His Fault

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Real guns can safely be used on movie sets so long as protocols are followed, US actor Matthew McConaughey has told AFP in an interview, as calls mount to ban firearms from filmmaking in the wake of the deadly "Rust" shooting.

Nearly 80,000 people have signed a petition to permanently remove firearms from sets after Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer on the New Mexico set of the low-budget Western last week.

Baldwin fired the Colt .45 during a rehearsal after being told it was safe, with the man who handed him the gun later admitting to police he had not fully checked it for live rounds.

"There's a safety protocol, and if it's followed, it can be safe on set," McConaughey said Thursday in the interview, conducted via Zoom.

The Oscar-winning "Dallas Buyers Club" actor described the incident as a "horrible accident that could easily have not happened."

"I've been on many sets where I'm dealing with firearms. There is an understood protocol. When any firearm is handed from one person to another, when it gets on set, there's a means of communication," he said.

"One of the beautiful things about how film sets work -- the organization is incredible. And they missed protocol. Somewhere. I don't know if they were in a rush."

The "Rust" armorer responsible for weapons on the film set said Friday she has "no idea" why there were live rounds present.

Prosecutors have refused to rule out criminal charges including against Baldwin, who was a producer on "Rust" as well as the lead actor.

Baldwin had been told by assistant director Dave Halls that it was a "cold gun" -- industry lingo for an inert firearm.

While not criticizing Baldwin, McConaughey said he "personally would try to always take even more steps" as an actor using a gun, including checking the weapon himself.

"You hear 'cold' -- now I want a visual," said the Texan star.

"If you and I are in a scene together, I need to give you visual. If it's a six shooter, do you see light through all six holes? Let me look you in the eye, you confirm, and you yell it out, 'cold.'"

He added, "You can't over-confirm it."

Advocates of a ban of real firearms on Hollywood sets say that gunshot effects such as the loud bang and muzzle flash can easily be added to fake rubber guns in post-production with modern technology.

"What do I think about that? I think you should follow protocol. And it should be non-negotiable," said McConaughey.

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One thing this armorer should NOT have done, was allow the gun to be used as a toy by other people on site. They said some had been using it for target practice. NO! NO! NO! If they want to play off-set, they should bring their own gun(s), and not be using the one for the movie. She should never have allowed it to be used like that!!!

She's a young and stupid ditz. Baldwin never should have used her to be in charge of guns and that's on him.

Red Lily wrote:She's a young and stupid ditz.   Baldwin never should have used her to be in charge of guns and that's on him.

She still very young. HOWEVER, being that her father has been doing this for DECADES, you'd think she'd be ahead of the game than someone else the same age, and have more knowledge because she's been around it so much... Didn't she learn ANYTHING from her father?

What Job Does an Armorer Do for the Movies?
Teresa Mull Sep 06, 2018 0 Comments
By: Peter Suciu

What you see on the screen while watching a movie or TV show is often “magic” – made real thanks to special effects, computer-generated graphics, or other tricks of the trade. What would an action film be without an intense or chaotic shootout? Could you imagine a western without some iconic firearms?

All that movie magic requires an armorer – not only to supply the weapons but to make sure they are used safely. Firearms are typically modified for use on screen (more on that later), and this is where the incredibly important role of the movie armorer begins.

Armorers are the specialists whose job it is to provide the production team with firearms and other weaponry. He (or she) might never win an Academy Award, get top billing on a movie poster, or any sort of notoriety, but without them, many of the movies we love best couldn’t happen.

Weapons Master
The “weapons master” or “weapons wrangler” is the film crew specialist whose job it is to work with the property master, directors, actors, stunt coordinator, and script supervisor. It is this armorer’s job to oversee how firearms are used during a production. This person ensures safety by maintaining control of any and all weapons props; this job can include not only firearms management but also control over knives, swords, bows, and sometimes even melee weapons.

More Than a ‘Gun Guy’
The armorer is more than simply a firearms expert or “gun guy.” In fact, armorers need to have proper licenses and necessary permits to operate respective firearms. California requires that armorers hold an Entertainment Firearms Permit (EFP), and it is illegal to work as an armorer in the state without one.

It is also the armorer’s job to advise production on any legal requirements surrounding weapons, including relevant firearm laws, and to provide a full risk assessment before any cameras begin rolling. When filming outside of a closed set or studio, the armorer can often serve as a liaison with police or other authorities.

Another part of the armorer’s job includes providing the firearms for a production, and this can include ensuring historical accuracy as well as whether a particular firearm is “appropriate” to the story. Many directors or producers will consult an armorer about whether a character would use a particular weapon.

Prepping for the Production
The armorer also has the task of preparing the actors – including main stars and extras alike – on how to handle a firearm to make it look realistic, and, of course, to ensure that it is used as safely as possible. The armorer will watch the “half-speed” rehearsal in action sequences whenever a firearm is used, and if he or she sees something that is deemed to be unsafe – notably a gun pointed directly at someone’s face – it is the armorer’s job to let the director know. Weapons choreography is extremely important in a film production.

For this reason, the armorer is always required to be present whenever a scene with a weapon is being shot. This practice is carried out not just to monitor the way the scene is played out, but also to control the weapons before and afterward. The armorer will, in most cases, present the actor with the weapon just prior to the scene and then immediately take control after it is filmed.

Overseeing the Action
In most productions, the armorer is the last person most actors will see before they go before the camera, and the armorer is generally the only person other than the director to have the power to yell “cut” should he or she see something that could endanger the actors or crew.

Most armorers would agree that it is still very much the director’s job to worry about whether a scene works, but the armorer is there strictly from the point of view of safety. Given that many of today’s high-octane action films can feature shootouts as complex as a Hollywood musical, it is important to have a qualified armorer on set. Without these individuals doing their jobs, a film set could be far more dangerous!

The job of the armorer doesn’t begin right before a scene is shot, however, and in many cases can be an important part of the pre-production process. Larger and more complex sequences will require the armorer’s input and can include consulting with special effects personnel.

The actual amount of time the armorer and actors spend together can be limited, and while some actors go the distance with specific training, for many extras it can be as little as 45 seconds.

Behind the Scenes
When not on set, the armorer’s job takes on the role of craftsman or property master, either modifying real firearms to shoot blanks or creating other non-guns. While blanks and Simunition are still used in many productions, an alternative is an electronic gun that externally resembles the real thing. It can simulate fire and works with timed electrical charges – something useful for situations where blanks could be dangerous.

In theory, movies could be made without an armorer, but it would be far more dangerous process.

https://gunpowdermagazine.com/what-job-does-an-armorer-do-for-the-movies/

Elizabeth Theus wrote:

Red Lily wrote:She's a young and stupid ditz.   Baldwin never should have used her to be in charge of guns and that's on him.

She still very young.  HOWEVER, being that her father has been doing this for DECADES, you'd think she'd be ahead of the game than someone else the same age, and have more knowledge because she's been around it so much...  Didn't she learn ANYTHING from her father?

She's not her father and just because her father is proficient doesn't make her so!  Baldwin should have hired the father.  He's the one with experience.  

From the few clips I've seen of the daughter she's more interested in tweets of her in gun poses.  She's a ditz.

Red Lily wrote:

Elizabeth Theus wrote:

Red Lily wrote:She's a young and stupid ditz.   Baldwin never should have used her to be in charge of guns and that's on him.

She still very young.  HOWEVER, being that her father has been doing this for DECADES, you'd think she'd be ahead of the game than someone else the same age, and have more knowledge because she's been around it so much...  Didn't she learn ANYTHING from her father?

She's not her father and just because her father is proficient doesn't make her so!  Baldwin should have hired the father.  He's the one with experience.  

From the few clips I've seen of the daughter she's more interested in tweets of her in gun poses.  She's a ditz.

I agree with the 2nd comment. However, don't EVER put words in my mouth. I NEVER said she was proficient. I said she should be ahead of the game. Did you not hear/see/learn for decades what your parents were proficient at? When it came to guns, she SHOULD have been more knowledgeable about guns than other people the same age... She strikes me as some airhead bimbette who wants everybody to like her, and was sloppy in her work...like letting people who had no business handling the guns besides herself. She has a lot to live with from now on. She shares some responsibility in the death of this woman along with Baldwin. But, Baldwin is definitely the primary.

Alec Baldwin Speaks to Reporters For the First Time Since he Fatally Shot Producer on Set of “Rust” (VIDEO)

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