Gun control debate (merged)

[zeppelin128]

You know the worst part? I can see his dumbass self using this to promote more anti-gun twaddle.

I don't even think Alec is that dumb or bold. But we will see I guess.

 

[LouderVol]

I don't even think Alec is that dumb or bold. But we will see I guess.

It seems like he is being responsible about it right now. Turned himself into the cops before any warrants came out, instead of just hiding behind a lawyer. Props for that.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

That is a nice find. I found 2 cases of 12 gauge shells in a closet I cleaned out the other day. It was like early Christmas

Exactly where I found mine.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Going to keep it around or spend some of it on the range?

Unfortunately, I have no idea when I'll be able to get back to the range.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Then you never point it at a person. Unbelievable.

What do you think, manslaughter?

 

[zeppelin128]

It seems like he is being responsible about it right now. Turned himself into the cops before any warrants came out, instead of just hiding behind a lawyer. Props for that.

For sure. I wasn't giving him crap or anything. He is doing right. He still needs a lawyer with him. Always have a lawyer with you when dealing with the police.

 

[allvol123]

What do you think, manslaughter?

Idk. Just baffled that this takes place. Is this normal operating procedure in this industry? Pointing a actual weapon at someone during a scene?

Perhaps he gets nothing.

 

[LouderVol]

What do you think, manslaughter?

For him or the prop guy. Unless something condemning comes out it should be the lowest punishment available, but someone died so it cant be washed away.

 

[85SugarVol]

Oh wow, I had never heard of this; what a sad story. Handsome fella, he favors Ian Somerhalder.

Very sad. His career was just taking off. And yes, he definitely looked the part.

 

[YankeeVol]

What do you think, manslaughter?

Nothing will happen to him

 

[85SugarVol]

I am ignorant on this I guess, I assumed these were fake guns used on sets.

If it can fire a projectile with deadly force then it is not to be pointed at a person. This is daf.

“Blanks” actually fire a paper wad. At point blank range the concussive force of the round simply being discharged can even lead to death.

 

[TNVOLNAVY]

Karma!

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

An actor back in the 80’s was killed by using a “safe” gun by shooting himself in the temple. The pressure from the blank wad alone was enough to kill him at point blank range.

Even skilled firearm users are suspect. Terry Kath of Chicago is a well known example.

Wasn’t he plastered and playing Russian roulette?

 

[MercyPercy]

 

[ETV]

 

[NorthDallas40]

Wasn’t he plastered and playing Russian roulette?

No idea what the circumstances were it was a long time ago. I do remember it was self inflicted to the temple thats all

 

[YankeeVol]

Fatal Prop Gun Shootings Like Alec Baldwin’s Are Rare—But Deaths On Set Happen

 

[hog88]

A catastrophic failure like that could occur I suppose. I'm not a blank expert but I wouldn't have thought a pistol blank would carry that kind of charge. Of course, being a prop gun I can't speak to it's integrity either.

I don’t know what time this movie is supposed to be set in other than it’s a western so it could be a black powder.

 

[EricStratton]

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Just a guy who has manufactured thousands of guns and has been interviewed by national media regarding firearms laws and legislation. What about you? Know the difference between a Form 2 and a 3310?

 

[utvolpj]

Just a guy who has manufactured thousands of guns and has been interviewed by national media regarding firearms laws and legislation. What about you? Know the difference between a Form 2 and a 3310?

I thought you were pre-med

 

[Grand Vol]

What do you think, manslaughter?

Doubtful. On a movie set with a "prop" gun?

I would assume whomever was in charge of the armory will get the hammer laid to them though.

 

[Grand Vol]

Double tap (no pun intended)

 

[Pepe_Silvia]

Just a guy who has manufactured thousands of guns and has been interviewed by national media regarding firearms laws and legislation. What about you? Know the difference between a Form 2 and a 3310?

3,308?

 

[NorthDallas40]

So I just heard a comment on the news that a “live round” was involved. They were implying that a cartridge with a bullet was involved but honestly the talking heads are so imprecise with their vocabulary here who knows. A blank is a damn “live round” .

Assuming the talking heads were right why the hell is bullet equipped live ammo on a damn movie set with a bunch of damn people that know nothing about firearms safety?

 

[Zues1]

An actor back in the 80’s was killed by using a “safe” gun by shooting himself in the temple. The pressure from the blank wad alone was enough to kill him at point blank range.

Even skilled firearm users are suspect. Terry Kath of Chicago is a well known example.

John Erik Hexum ( I believe) Stared in Voyagers, Time Travelers. He live a couple of days. He was a good looking young actor with the world in his hands.