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Alec Baldwin Gun That Killed DP Allegedly Used for Off-Set Target Practice
TMZ ^ | 10/23/2021 | Staff

Posted on 10/23/2021 8:28:16 PM PDT by marcusmaximus

The smoking gun that claimed the life of Halyna Hutchins might've been more than just an on-set prop -- it was also being fired recreationally, even when cameras weren't rolling.

Multiple sources directly connected to the 'Rust' production tell TMZ ... the same gun Alec Baldwin accidentally fired -- hitting the DP and director -- was being used by crews members off set as well, for what we're told amounted to target practice.

We're told this off-the-clock shooting -- which was allegedly happening away from the movie lot -- was being done with real bullets

(Excerpt) Read more at tmz.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: alecbaldwin; baldwincontrol; baldwinviolence; halynahutchins; joelsouza; rust
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To: TexasGator

Baldwin blasted the cinematographer with a real bullet. Not a blank. The slug went through her chest and hit the director who was standing behind her.


21 posted on 10/23/2021 8:55:14 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
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To: marcusmaximus

The actor with the gun in hand is 100% ultimately responsible for the gun in his hand.
I see no room to pass off any blame at all to anyone other than Jerkwad Alec.
Never the less I’m sure lawyers will make it so for this member of the elite class.


22 posted on 10/23/2021 8:57:49 PM PDT by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope. )
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To: right way right

It was a rehearsal too. Why did Baldwin pull the trigger and shoot her in the chest while only rehearsing the scene?


23 posted on 10/23/2021 8:59:19 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
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To: Ozymandias Ghost
If the same weapon was loaded later and fired using a blank conversion cylinder (and noone had checked to ensure that the barrel was not obstructed) the lodged projectile would then be propelled out w/lethal force.

He apparently fired twice, and hit two people.

24 posted on 10/23/2021 8:59:24 PM PDT by Steely Tom ([Voter Fraud] == [Civil War])
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To: Hodar

“I was told that a “prop” gun is utterly incapable of being fired.”

Really?


25 posted on 10/23/2021 8:59:45 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: Blue Highway

Ya, he will be standing there with the pistol pointing at us saying..”Take the shot!” “It worked for me and will work for you.”


26 posted on 10/23/2021 8:59:47 PM PDT by crz
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To: marcusmaximus

Because he is a killer.


27 posted on 10/23/2021 9:00:10 PM PDT by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope. )
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To: marcusmaximus

Holy mackerel!No racks? No shelves? No nothing!

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28 posted on 10/23/2021 9:00:42 PM PDT by Copernicus (I used to have a tagline. Now I don't.)
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To: crz

Kind of creepy but it fits Baldwin perfectly


29 posted on 10/23/2021 9:01:40 PM PDT by Blue Highway
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To: DesertRhino

Be hard to resist the temptation if given the opportunity to shoot a Colt Dragoon

Holding that 4 pound monster would be half the battle


30 posted on 10/23/2021 9:01:41 PM PDT by digger48
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To: Steely Tom

He fired one round and the slug went straight through the cinematographer’s chest and then hit the director in shoulder who was standing behind her. It was one bullet that killed her and wounded the guy standing behind her.


31 posted on 10/23/2021 9:01:52 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
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To: marcusmaximus

That splains the live round...


32 posted on 10/23/2021 9:02:20 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: Steely Tom

“He apparently fired twice, and hit two people.”

It’s best not to assume. He fired once, the bullet went through the woman and hit the man who was standing behind her.


33 posted on 10/23/2021 9:03:04 PM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Halyna Hutchins didn't kill herself!!! )
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To: Hodar

a blank firing weapon has to have an operable barrel or it will explode. all are referred to as props. fakes can be used in non use situations carrying, throwing or dropping but not in close ups.


34 posted on 10/23/2021 9:04:11 PM PDT by bdfromlv (Leavenworth hard time)
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To: Vendome

And that explain why Baldwin and others near him was splattered with the woman’s blood when she got hit by the slug.


35 posted on 10/23/2021 9:05:03 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
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To: Blue Highway

They should have a skit with Baldwin doing Trump shooting someone on 5th Avenue


36 posted on 10/23/2021 9:06:04 PM PDT by digger48
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To: Steely Tom

“He apparently fired twice, and hit two people.”

Nope.


37 posted on 10/23/2021 9:06:50 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: marcusmaximus

if true, should be grounds for a massive civil lawsuit...


38 posted on 10/23/2021 9:08:24 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: Henchster

It doesn’t make him look any better - because the armorer was hired by the production company. Baldwin owns the production company.


39 posted on 10/23/2021 9:11:26 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: catnipman

Best part is that Baldwin’s insurance companies won’t pay any claims because Baldwin and his production didn’t follow standard risk management policies for the use of firearms in movie productions. The insurance companies’ lawyers are going to have field day with discovery.


40 posted on 10/23/2021 9:11:52 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
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