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Alec Baldwin among those responsible for checking gun, ‘Rust’ crew member says
NY Post ^ | 10/25/21 | Lee Brown

Posted on 10/25/2021 12:23:05 PM PDT by conservative98

A location manager for “Rust” says at least four people were responsible for checking the weapon that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins — including gun-firing star Alec Baldwin.

“A massive mistake was made,” Stacey Mickey-Evans told Australia’s 92.5 Triple M Gold Coast.

“There are massive protocols to stop these things from happening. There are multiple checks for it,” she said Sunday.

She noted that the armorist, assistant director and the key grip are supposed to “check the gun … no matter what’s going on on set.

“And then very lastly, the actor checks the gun,” she said of Baldwin, who was also one of the movie’s executive producers.

“So there are four to five people in this stage,” she said, but “somehow there was a failure.”

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KEYWORDS: alecbaldwin; halynahutchins; joelsouza; rust
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1 posted on 10/25/2021 12:23:05 PM PDT by conservative98
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2 posted on 10/25/2021 12:24:38 PM PDT by conservative98
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Whoever holds the gun is “responsible” for checking the gun and it’s safety. It’s that simple.


3 posted on 10/25/2021 12:24:56 PM PDT by albie
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Guns don’t kill people. Stupid people with guns kill people.


4 posted on 10/25/2021 12:25:34 PM PDT by FatherofFive (We support Trump. Not the GOP)
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“There are massive protocols to stop these things from happening. There are multiple checks for it,” she said Sunday. She noted that the armorist, assistant director and the key grip are supposed to “check the gun … no matter what’s going on on set. “And then very lastly, the actor checks the gun,” she said of Baldwin

This is the safety protocol I would expect. Sounds like a few people screwed up.

5 posted on 10/25/2021 12:25:54 PM PDT by 1Old Pro (Let's make crime illegal again!)
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[[“And then very lastly, the actor checks the gun,” she said of Baldwin,]]

And there it is- Negligent Homicide on his part-

but really- the person to check ‘lastly’, should be the ones who have the guns pointed at them in scenes- They should be assured by checking themselves, that the guns that are going to be pointed in their directions are safe-


6 posted on 10/25/2021 12:26:23 PM PDT by Bob434
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I think the thing that confuses me most is why they even have live ammo on a film set if the intent is to only ever fire blanks? Seems a foolish thing to do, and if you need it for some specific scene (like say a wide shot of him doing target shooting) why would it not be secured away from the props so that it could never be loaded in without proper safety reviews being ensured?

Feels like there is more to the story that 'scab prop guy messed up'

7 posted on 10/25/2021 12:26:39 PM PDT by pepsi_junkie (Often wrong, but never in doubt!)
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I’ve worked on multiple shows and don’t recall the actor using the gun is to check if it is loaded or not. Many actors have never held or know how a gun works. Any feedback from my Hollywood/NY peeps?


8 posted on 10/25/2021 12:28:01 PM PDT by peggybac (My will is what I wanted. God's will is what I got.)
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Something happened with arec barwin and a firearm? 😏🙌


9 posted on 10/25/2021 12:28:54 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? 😕)
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Just a hunch - I bet he was also drunk, or high.


10 posted on 10/25/2021 12:30:20 PM PDT by PGR88
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I swear, I hope they did a blood test, hair sample and breathalyzer on him.


11 posted on 10/25/2021 12:31:32 PM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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The protocol for dummy rounds, which can’t be distinguished visually, is to point the gun at the ground, away from any person, and pull the trigger (or in the case of an SSA, cock the hammer and pull the trigger,) as many times as there are cylinders.

And a couple more times for good measure.

Had that been done with the gun in question, any live round would have been revealed before a dangerous situation occurred.


12 posted on 10/25/2021 12:32:06 PM PDT by Fido969 (45 is Superman!)
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To: FatherofFive

“Guns don’t kill people but people like Alec Baldwin do”.


13 posted on 10/25/2021 12:32:06 PM PDT by BipolarBob (I had to change my homepage because it was embellished somewhat. Apologies to all.)
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It’s that simple.

Yes, it’s that simple.

14 posted on 10/25/2021 12:32:16 PM PDT by windsorknot
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you never hand over, or receive a gun without verifying that it is clear. period


15 posted on 10/25/2021 12:32:27 PM PDT by camle (keep and open mind and someone will fill it full of something for you)
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To: peggybac
Many actors have never held or know how a gun works.

Then it's good they never hold one. Just like any prop, if they don't know how to use it they shouldn't. I imagine Steve McQueen knew how to ride a motorcycle or he wouldn't have been allowed to ride one in a movie.

16 posted on 10/25/2021 12:32:50 PM PDT by 1Old Pro (Let's make crime illegal again!)
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[[I think the thing that confuses me most is why they even have live ammo on a film set ]]

its so that all the liberal hypocrites can take breaks and have fun shooting those icky guns they love to rant on and on about-


17 posted on 10/25/2021 12:33:11 PM PDT by Bob434
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I hope the husband lawyer sues the shit out of this pig, Baldwin.

Baldwin should end up.sleepung under a bridge , pushing and shopping cart holding the last bit of rubbish he owns or controls.


18 posted on 10/25/2021 12:33:43 PM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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I bet he was also drunk, or high.....or arrogant.


19 posted on 10/25/2021 12:34:42 PM PDT by Safetgiver (Stupid man Bad.)
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The person who holds the gun and fires it is responsible for all the effects of the bullet. One cannot give this responsibility to anyone else. That rule was imprinted indelibly in my brain by the retired cop who gave me the pistol safety training.

When someone hands you a gun, you must check it.


20 posted on 10/25/2021 12:35:31 PM PDT by I want the USA back (Buy a Let's Go Brandon! sticker. Show your disdain for the maniac in the White House. I did.)
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