It is not that simple. And when it comes to actors in a movie production, that statement is specifically false.
Movie scenes often require firearms to be pointed at other people or at the camera. Such conditions are inherently dangerous.
Actors are assumed to be incompetent at handling firearms safely. For most actors, that is an accurate assumption.
The movie industry has very specific rules, procedures, and job assignments to deal with this. Those procedures and rules work very well - if they are followed.
In this case, the required procedures were not being followed - to a point that may be assessed as criminal negligence.
albie: Whoever holds the gun is “responsible” for checking the gun and it’s safety.
You: It is not that simple. And when it comes to actors in a movie production, that statement is specifically false.
Movie scenes often require firearms to be pointed at other people or at the camera. Such conditions are inherently dangerous.
1. Actors are required to check the gun.
2. Movie scenes almost NEVER require firearms to be pointed at people.