[SkyDancer]

In all actuality I'm not blaming Alec, I blame the armorer who gave him a gun without checking it and secondly - why was live ammo on a movie set? Part of the script was for him to shoot at the camera (where a bad guy would be standing). It was not up to Baldwin to check the gun for a live round. Why would he?

PS: I'm not defending him, just stating obvious things a defense lawyer would bring out.

[jonascord]

" It was not up to Baldwin to check the gun for a live round. Why would he?"

Legally, it IS his responsibility, both as a producer of the film, and as the man holding the gun.

Being an arrogant and stupid sack of sh!t does not remove responsibility for safely handling a firearm, even in the theater.

[dinodino]

Actually, according to multiple industry sources, it *was* Baldwin’s responsibility to check the weapon himself. Also, he was the producer, so yes, the blame falls on Arec Bardwin.