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Originally Posted by craigster59
There are times hard rubber guns are used (stunts) and Airsoft guns (wide shots) and electric guns (that produce a muzzle flash). Sometimes actors prefer a blank firing weapon for reality or "method acting" reasons.
Using blank firing guns are safe when you have a competent Armorer on set whenever firearms are used and follow the hard and steadfast rule that LIVE AMMUNITION SHOULD NEVER BE BROUGHT ONTO A STUDIO LOT OR LOCATION.
Most prop weapons are unable to fire live ammo. Unfortunately in the "Rust" case they chose to use a real weapon as a prop. That was their first mistake.
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I guess it would be well neigh impossible to enforce any sort of standards or rules across this industry regarding what sorts of prop or real guns are used for which purposes.
I believe you folks are beholden to OSHA regulations regarding workplace safety, correct? It was always amazing to me just how detailed and finitely they are written. Maybe amending them, adding something about the film industry's use of prop guns, could be something to consider.
We all know how enthusiastically many celebrities in this industry lobby for "gun safety" out in the real world, but I guess it's not all that surprising that they have never considered their own industry. But, then again, how enforceable would any such regulations be, with egos like Mr. Baldwin's so ubiquitous across this industry. Rules are for everyone else. Like the live ammo rule you mention.