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In reply to the discussion: Alec Baldwin indicted for involuntary manslaughter. [View all]Cuthbert Allgood
(5,339 posts)55. You clearly don't know how films work.
Actors are handed guns by professional armorers every day and are told that the gun is cold. They point that gun at the camera or another person, do the scene, and nothing bad happens because professionals are involved. In this instance, the armorer did not act like a professional and, because of that, someone died. It isn't the actor's fault. They were handed a gun that the professional told them was safe. Just like every other day in the industry.
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Unless they have actual evidence of his official role in all matters involved with the guns--I can't
hlthe2b
Jan 2024
#5
No. I know the history as do others here and I'm not your damned personal researcher.
hlthe2b
Jan 2024
#15
Weak sauce. The inexperienced armorer should've never bought live rounds to the set...
brush
Jan 2024
#9
Ah yes, if only toddlers were taught gun safety, none of this would have happened.
Renew Deal
Jan 2024
#47
Many times guns capable of killing if loaded with live rounds and not blanks, are used.
Celerity
Jan 2024
#68
You used no limiting or qualifying terms (ie prop, non-functional, etc) in your initial reply.
Celerity
Jan 2024
#54
Non sequitur. The word 'prop' was not used by the poster I initially replied replied to.
Celerity
Jan 2024
#70
I honestly felt his role as producer would lead to him being charged if he were to be charged
dsc
Jan 2024
#17