[craigster59]

I'm not sure yet but will hear much more about this today.

My initial thought is that it may turn out to be similar to the Brandon Lee incident. That involved a revolver being used for insert shots pointed directly at the camera. With a revolver you can see the bullets in the cylinder. They had the powder removed but one of the primers was still hot.

Not a very loud "pop" but enough to send the bullet into the barrel. No clearing of the gun afterwards and next day a blank round sent the bullet into Brandon. This was in Wilmington, NC and there was no Armor on set.

This was a period film and involves revolvers, so that's why I'm thinking a projectile was again lodged in the barrel. We always have an Armor on set whenever weapons are used here in Hollywood, I would think the same practices are followed in New Mexico. Weapons are cleaned and inspected a few times a day and the Armor is always in possession of a "hot" weapon until they roll film and it is announced that there is a "hot" weapon and then it is handed to the actor.

Something broke down here and answers will come soon. I don't know if this was a low budget film, but producers are known to try and cut corners to save time and money, usually at the expense of crew safety.