Now that the FBI has stated categorically that Alec Baldwin's gun could not have fired if he hadn't squeezed the trigger, he's getting desperate to prove others are to blame - based (selectively) on Hollywood filming rules.
Fine. Let's see what the Actors' Equity Association rules say:
Rule 1: "* Use simulated or dummy weapons whenever possible." Oh, big no no there.
Rule 2: "* TREAT ALL GUNS AS IF THEY ARE LOADED AND DEADLY."
Rule 4: "* The property master or armorer should carefully train you in the safe use of any firearm you must handle. BE HONEST IF YOU HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF GUNS. Do not overstate your qualifications."
Rule 8: "* NEVER POINT A FIREARM AT ANYONE INCLUDING YOURSELF. Always cheat the shot by aiming to the right or left of the target character. IF ASKED TO POINT AND SHOOT DIRECTLY AT A LIVING TARGET, CONSULT WITH THE PROPERTY MASTER OR ARMORER for the prescribed safety procedures." He had an obligation TO SEEK OUT HELP AND GUIDANCE.
Rule 11: "* Use protective shields for all off stage cast within close proximity to any shots fired." Not done.
Lucky rule 13: "* CHECK THE FIREARM EVERY TIME YOU TAKE POSSESSION OF IT. Before each use, make sure the gun has been test-fired off stage and THEN ASK TO TEST FIRE IT YOURSELF. Watch the prop master check the cylinders and barrel to be sure no foreign object or dummy bullet has become lodged inside." “But I didn’t have an obligation to check the firearm, that’s the prop master’s job.” WRONG! Even Hollywood recognizes the individual’s obligation to check the gun.
Bolding/all caps added for emphasis.
BTW, Baldwin can’t claim ignorance of proper firearms handling. He has been coached on safe firearms use over the more than 30 years he has been handling them in movies by some of the best armorers in the industry. He got full of himself and lazy.
Baldwin violated each and every one of these rules. Even Hollywood rules say he has a PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY to practice certain safe handling rules.
Baldwin is guilty as sin, and he knows it.
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