Firearms
Live weapons are NEVER acceptable to use on a set. In certain occasions, blanks can be used, but live ammo should NEVER be on set with weapons. People are stupid. Stupid things happen to stupid people. Stupid things even happen to smart people. So don’t be stupid and let live ammo on your set. Just say no! These people could tell you all about it, if they were still alive:
Accidents Do Happen
Jon Erik Accident:
Brandon Lee Accident:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Lee
- LA Times Article (1993-04-01)
- http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0000488/
Fred Kellerman Accident:
- http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2009/jan/21/actor-accidentally-shot
- http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090122/ARTICLE/901220380
Daniel Hoevels Accident:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Hoevels
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/12/10/daniel-hoevels-actor-slit_n_150114.html
Hal Reid Accident:
- http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?_r=1&res=9402E6D9143AE633A25756C1A96E9C946596D6CF
- http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9402E6D9143AE633A25756C1A96E9C946596D6CF
Scott Harris Accident:
- http://www.roadsideamerica.com/news/13483
- http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/06/trial_for_wild_west_city_theme.html
Use Prop Guns Instead
Advice and Safety Tips for Using Prop Guns:
- (12 myths) http://www.b-independent.com/production/12firearmmyths.htm
- http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=179165
- http://filmmaking-101.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_employ_guns_on_the_set_of_your_movie
- http://filmflap.blogspot.com/2007/02/technique-airsoft-guns-make-great-prop.html
Prop Guns for Sale/Rent
- http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=178297
- http://www.stage-props-blank-guns.com/
- http://www.411toys.com/air.html
- http://www.propguns.net/
- http://www.originalprop.com/blog/movie-guns/
- http://www.moviegunservices.com/mgs_home.html
- http://www.a2armory.com/blank-guns.html
(DIY) How to Make a Prop Guns:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZI09Jc7zHk&feature=related
- Giant Laser Gun (IndieMogul) (video)
- Public Enemies Tommy Gun (IndieMogul) (video)
- Hellboy Good Samaritan Gun (IndieMogul) (video)
- Gatling Gun Arm Costume (IndieMogul) (video)
- Fake Bomb (video)
- http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-prop-gun/
- http://www.ehow.com/facts_5380990_prop-guns-used-movies.html
- (Sound effect) http://www.ehow.com/video_4766283_make-movie-gunshot-effects.html
Get Good Safety Training
- IATSE Safety Bulletin No 1. – Recommendations for Safety with Firearms
- http://www.motionpicturearmourer.com/safetycourse.htm
Learn How to Use Visual Effects & Create Post Effects
- http://detonationfilms.com/ – an excellent resource for stock footage effects
- http://fxhome.com/
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=CIv2fAEIKOM
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvpKLYKBoMo&feature=related
Film Crew – Weapons Master
Hi There,
My name is Drea. I would like to volunteer with Austin Film Meet. How can I help out? I would like to learn more about the film industry. I also have been going to ACC on and off for film in the last two years. I am a hard worker and fast learner. I would like to get my foot in the door. Please let me know if I can be of any service at all.
Thank You
Drea Crawford