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This was written based on the information that has currently been released. More info may come to light. We live in an ever-changing world where people are changing facts on a daily basis. So keep that in mind if you are reading this at a later date. 

So let's be honest and look at this from the point of view of an everyday regular person. Maybe a few teens making a movie in a garage.. I think we could all agree that in that case (a few teens in a garage) someone would definitely be charged. Most likely as an adult and they would spend some serious time behind bars. That being said. We may not like it. But in today's world. There are many exceptions for Hollywood. Rules for the and not for me.. Blah Blah we all know. It doesn't make it right but that is the case from where I stand. 

So it has been released that the armorer for the movie (Rust) was extremely inexperienced. Honestly. It seems she (Hannah Gutierrez-Reed) was more than a bit careless and obviously immature as well. If you have seen this girl's social media you know exactly what I mean. She was in charge of these guns on set and so many things she herself could have prevented passed by without a second glance. As a Responsible gun owner myself gun safety is the most important thing to remember when dealing with any gun. Obviously, things on a movie set are a bit different. But still... there are safety protocols as well as common sense methods that were completely forgotten at the time. But in the case of this girl. It wasn't a case of forgetting as much as pure carelessness and lack of respect for the weapons she is responsible for. I can not think of any circumstances where it would make sense for live ammunition the be on the set of a movie. She was not the person that handed the weapon to Baldwin. That would be the assistant director.--- Apparently, the crew had been using the Colt for target practice and general recreational shooting. Completely unacceptable for her to allow the weapon to be used in that manner. Knowing the possible outcomes that could take place. Also, Its been reported that many of the crew had walked offset a few days before after a couple of misfires on set. Safety was obviously a real concern for these people to just up and quit. She had been interviewed in the past while filming her first movie that has not yet been released  (the old way). In that interview, she had stated that she was unsure if she was ready. That she was nervous and was not confident that she had the experience necessary. Apparently, her father was also an Armoror for many big-name movies. She stated that he "got her trained up". Last but not least in her case. Detectives reported that sack with loose ammunition, and boxed ammunition on the set. WTF!!! WHY? Pure carelessness. For no reason whatsoever should live ammo have been on this movie set. The potential damage is obvious and Claiming incompetence can not be an option. This was a job you were hired for and not only did you fail. A woman is dead. A little boy is growing up without his mom and a husband will never kiss his wife again. 

Now, on to Mr. Baldwin. The first thing that I thought of when I started hearing the facts on this is. "He didn't check it?' I mean seriously? I don't even remember being told so honestly, I think it's common sense or instinct. But, when I am handed a gun. Depending on Design I either drop the magazine and check for rounds on top and side view. Pull the slide and check for a chambered round.  If it's a revolver dump it over and release the lock to check each chamber. And I am not special. Every single person I've ever handed a gun to has done the same. You treat a gun as if it is loaded. Always, Baldwin was the Executive Producer for this movie as well as staring in the main role. Being such a gun law reform advocate. You think safety would have been a priority for him. It was reported that he was practicing a scene that featured his character performing a "Cross-Draw" ending with him pointing the weapon at the camera. The cinematographer (Halyna Hutchins) was behind the camera with a director (Joel Souza) beside her. Hutchins died at the hospital a short time later and Souza is said to be recovering but in critical care. Baldwin stated that the gun discharged. But guns don't just discharge on their own. Force has to be applied to the trigger. Always. You do not EVER EVER EVER put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot. Until that very last second before you take your shot but have already made the decision to do so completely you're finger stays off the trigger. I can't imagine that Baldwin had no clue of any gun safety. And the two things I've mentioned so far are not advanced gun practice. These are cardinal rules of operating a firearm. He had to be informed of them if he was expected to be working with a gun on set. These are not freak accidents. These are easily carried out procedures that ensure the safety of you and the people around you. And should I even get into the fact you hired an inexperienced armorer who royalty screwed up and in the past had been reported to hand an unchecked weapon to an 11-year-old girl on her first movie (this would be her second).

Last but not least is the Assistant Director (Dave Halls). This guy hands Baldwin the gun and yells out "COLD GUN!!" This means the gun is loaded with blanks but is loaded. Obviously, he didn't check. Because if he had checked he would have realized there was a live round not only in the gun but currently chambered in the first shot position. How the hell could you be so careless? I know I keep saying this but really. How? Knowing if you're wrong someone could die leaving you responsible. How could you take that chance? It really gets me. These are the tragedies that people wanting gun reform will use to justify their stance. Not the millions of responsible gun-owning Americans that don't accidentally kill someone when handling a firearm. Gun safety and knowledge are crucial. My 12-year-old daughter shot her first round at 7 years old. And was taught what a gun can do and what it is for. That it is not a toy. I wanted her to never question them. Or be curious and god forbid she ever be in the position but if she was to see her friend or someone with one. She would be the first to understand the danger as well as how to defuse that sitution. And i stand by that desicion today. She is extremely responsible even though she only owns a pink daisy BB gun. It makes me proud how she always checks to see if it's loaded, doesn't put her finger on the trigger until the last second, and will never point it at anything she does not intend to shoot. My 12-Year-old daughter does what Baldwin could not. Every time she picks it up. There's no excuss. This was so much more than a failure. Thanks for reading. 

Thanks! I hope this was somewhat interesting and helped paint a good picture of how I see it. This is a tragedy and my heart goes out to all involved. Even the careless people who are responsible. I just believe in personal accountability and owning your actions.  I've listed source links below for verification purposes. Comments are open. Tell me what you think. And if you think I deserve it. Tips are greatly appreciated. Also, you can comment and tell me if there are any other subjects you'd like me to cover. Politics, Culture, or whatever you'd like my take on. I'd be happy to write it. Thanks again. I hope you have a great and blessed day!

-PE1                                                                 

                                                                                        *~ *Source Links *~*

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/questions-swirl-alec-baldwin-shooting-case-ahead-sheriffs-update-2021-10-27/

https://www.dailywire.com/news/legal-expert-weighs-in-on-alec-baldwin-shooting-incident-discusses-potential-prison-time-co-producer-role

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/rust-armourer-alec-baldwin-halyna-hutchins-b1944418.htm