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Originally Posted by upsscott
It’s obvious that everyone wants AB to be liable so badly because he’s been such an outspoken person on everything political including the 2nd amendment. I just don’t think that as an actor he’s liable according to the rules and regulations on the set. As a producer it may be more sticky for him. I just hope that after this tragedy rules change in Hollywood.
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He's responsible as far as being a producer and indirectly responsible for allowing live rounds on set and hiring inexperienced people. So many safety protocols were violated on that set and he, with his experience as an actor, should have known not to accept a weapon handed to him by someone other than the Armorer without checking it.
But do you look both ways before crossing the showroom floor at your local auto dealership? No, because you don't expect a car to come speeding by. The same as you would never expect live rounds on a film set. (not directed at you Scott, just speaking in general).
As far as the rules changing in Hollywood, we pride ourselves on set safety. I have to carry my "Safety Passport" with me at all times. You can see that "firearm safety" is one of the classes we are required to take.:
Unfortunately this is not industry wide and I don't think it's a requirement in New Mexico. Personally I think that all Armorers and Prop Masters should be required to take extended firearms training and certification from here on out. I'm sure that will happen sooner rather than later.