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John Schneider rails against Alec Baldwin for claiming he ‘didn’t pull the trigger’
NY Post ^ | December 2, 2021 | Nate Day

Posted on 12/04/2021 2:54:09 AM PST by Ahithophel

John Schneider is sharing his thoughts on Alec Baldwin’s “Rust” movie set shooting.

On Oct. 21, Baldwin was rehearsing a scene on the New Mexico set of his planned film “Rust” when a gun he was holding discharged. A projectile from the weapon fatally struck cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

An investigation into the incident has been underway for a month now, and Baldwin spoke out Thursday night, claiming during a tell-all interview with George Stephanopoulos of ABC News that despite holding the gun, he “didn’t pull the trigger.”

Ahead of Baldwin’s interview, a preview was released, which featured Baldwin’s comments, and Schneider, 61, shared his thoughts on the matter in an 18-minute video titled “Seriously Alec?“

Schneider claimed the interview was “all designed to make us feel sorry for Alec Baldwin” and claimed the actor’s teary-eyed emotional responses during the interview were “bulls–t.”

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: New Mexico
KEYWORDS: alecbaldwin; baldwinrust; halynahutchins; joelsouza; johnschneider; newmexico; rust
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To: Ahithophel
Of course he didn't pull the trigger. He was fanning the hammer.

21 posted on 12/04/2021 4:22:16 AM PST by Governor Dinwiddie (LORD, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)
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To: Ahithophel

Dana Loesch said yesterday on her program that Alec Baldwin is a “made man” with the DemonRats/Left. That being said, old Alec is just following the successful example of another infamous “made man” of the Left, Slick Willy:

Slick: I did NOT have sex with that woman! I did NOT inhale!
Alec : I did NOT pull the trigger!

Worked for Bill ... will likely work for Alec.


22 posted on 12/04/2021 4:24:48 AM PST by Qiviut ("Don't let your children die on the hill you refuse to fight on.")
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To: gundog
Is there a reason that I’d care what he thinks? Is he selling something? Is there a 50 th Anniversary box set of TDOH coming out?

Not sure why the animosity for a conservative actor speaking out against the idiot Baldwin.

23 posted on 12/04/2021 4:31:14 AM PST by CAluvdubya (<---has now left CA for NV, where God/guns have not been outlawed! She's done and he's won!)
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To: Tupelo

“Or if the sear was badly worn
Possible, but highly unlikely”

I believe the SO is still holding the weapon as evidence so that would be easy to determine.


24 posted on 12/04/2021 4:38:10 AM PST by Dusty Road (")
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To: Ahithophel
He didn't pul6m the trigger. He says he cocked the hammer and it fell back down causing the gun to go off. Thats his excuse, the hammer fell after he let go. No trigger pulling.

my 2cents. He should never have been within a 5 miles of any firearm nor should anyone be within 5 miles if he is near one . Alec balwin has shown some deadly psychopathic traits. Be afraid of him.

25 posted on 12/04/2021 4:41:55 AM PST by Ikeon (If she's wearing too much make up, it's probably to hide too much ugly)
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To: Ahithophel

Supposition: Baldwin pulled the hammer back, but not far enough to cock it, i.e., lock it in the cocked position, then he released it by sliding his thumb over the top of the hammer, either accidentally or on purpose, and the power of the spring was enough to force the end of the hammer into the live round, causing its discharge.

Baldwin’s experience with firearms in other movies I’ve seen has been with semi-auto handguns, not revolvers. So as a minimum, I’d say he was negligent by not familiarizing himself with the weapon he was handling before doing what he did.


26 posted on 12/04/2021 4:50:59 AM PST by Real Cynic No More (Make America Great. Prosecute Dems who break the law!)
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To: CAluvdubya
John Schneider is one of the good guys. He has a few videos on youtube where he talks about The dukes and what the people he worked with were really like. And the number of cars they wrecked.

He comes across as a red white and blue troop supporting red blooded american and a genuine nice guy you'd like for a neighbor.

Im not defending what he has to say as gospel I'm questioning the judgement against him from people who think he's really like the character he played on a tv show 40 years ago.

27 posted on 12/04/2021 4:57:07 AM PST by Ikeon (If she's wearing too much make up, it's probably to hide too much ugly)
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To: Tupelo

I am no expert.
Every modern single action revolver I own has a transfer bar between the hammer and firing pin. The trigger must be pulled for the transfer bar to let hammer strike the firing pin.
Was the gun he was using so old it had no transfer bar?


28 posted on 12/04/2021 5:02:12 AM PST by Iceclimber58
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To: gundog

If you watch John Schneider’s videos (YouTube), he demonstrates knowledge, is rational, has vast experience, and is even fair to a degree toward Baldwin. Gotta say I was impressed with the guy. Moreover, George Clooney (who I detest) has at least shown the guts to break with the narrative and go against Baldwin to a degree.

Please forgive the long post but I just had some more thoughts on Baldwin.

I was watching some self-proclaimed lawyers on YouTube last night (all night up with sick puppy. Finn is going to the vet today!), all agree that Baldwin is just digging himself a deeper hole.

True, however this goes so much deeper. Baldwin’s most telling line in the ABC interview was his having “No Guilt”. Forget all his lies or the fake tears, especially forget his claim about “NOT” pulling the trigger. This no guilt statement tells you all you need to know about Alec Baldwin. People with narcissistic personality disorder possess no empathy. None. Nada. Zero. Zilch. So, when asked if he had any guilt, Baldwin slips up and tells the truth. I’ve never seen barefaced narcissism before. Wow! Most times they hide it better, but this guy let his guard down.


29 posted on 12/04/2021 5:19:49 AM PST by navymom1
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To: Ahithophel

Alec and George together?

What do you think happens when two actors do an interveiw? BSx2!!


30 posted on 12/04/2021 5:25:02 AM PST by SMARTY (Republics decline into democracies & democracies degenerate into despotisms. Aristotle)
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To: navymom1
He may not have pulled the trigger. And that buys him reasonable doubt, and maybe keeps him out of jail. At this point, I think it’s just a matter of allaying financial responsibility onto the production of the movie, which I presume was insured. A few million out of pocket from Baldwin in a civil suit, maybe, and his career is probably over. But no jail.

Best wishes for Finn.

31 posted on 12/04/2021 5:28:47 AM PST by gundog ( It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: mad_as_he$$

I think he looks pretty good!


32 posted on 12/04/2021 5:35:27 AM PST by KosmicKitty (i am not responsible for gremlins attacking this tagline)
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To: plangent

Baldwin chose “pulled the trigger” for a reason. Distraction.

I’d choose “fired the gun.”

I don’t trust anybody to check a weapon for me. I appreciate it when they provide it in a way that makes checking easy (cylinder out, action open).

I don’t trust anybody to tell me the coast is clear when pulling into traffic either - I don’t mind but I still look for myself. This has saved my bacon more than once.


33 posted on 12/04/2021 5:42:13 AM PST by Cboldt
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To: Ahithophel

Well Baldwin only screwed himself because all of that stuff he said is going to be brought up in the lawsuits, he admitted he didn’t check the gun and said he pulled back the hammer and let it go which is how it fired. Say goodbye to your money Alec. Supporting 6 kids with a lunatic wife takes a lot of cash and if she divorces you, you’ll be even more effed. I hear Home shopping network is hiring.


34 posted on 12/04/2021 5:43:26 AM PST by GrandJediMasterYoda (As long as Hillary Clinton remains free, the USA will never have equal justice under the law)
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To: Ahithophel
Love me some John Schneider. Preach!
35 posted on 12/04/2021 5:54:40 AM PST by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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To: Ahithophel

I watched about one minute of that and it was all I could take.


36 posted on 12/04/2021 5:57:58 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (Let's go Brandon)
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To: gundog

He still looks good


37 posted on 12/04/2021 5:59:06 AM PST by Guenevere (When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do t)
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To: Guenevere

......assuming your talking about Schneider......not Baldwin


38 posted on 12/04/2021 6:02:24 AM PST by Guenevere (When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do t)
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To: Ahithophel

Baldwin shot himself in the foot many years ago when he didn’t want to follow up in the Jack Ryan series.


39 posted on 12/04/2021 6:05:19 AM PST by Guenevere (When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do t)
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To: Ahithophel

All of the guesswork in the world, even based on personal experience with similar firearms, is just that - guesswork. It won’t get him charged (or NOT charged); it won’t get him convicted (or exonerated) IF he is charged; and it won’t affect the outcome of any civil proceedings, current or future...


40 posted on 12/04/2021 6:13:22 AM PST by Who is John Galt? ("Shoeless Joe" played for the White Sox; "Clueless Joe" lives in the White House...)
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