[ozzymandus]

So if I rob a bank in NY, I just have to yell, “I’m making a movie!”?

[varyouga]

All film shoots in NYC involving firearms require a permit and police presence on set. The police are paid for by the studio.

All replica firearms are registered with the city and can be rented only from specialty supply shops. The replica firearms can only be rented for the duration of the city permit by the studio. I believe only 1 such replica store remains in the city...