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General Crew and Performer Firearms Safety & Props Firearms Safety
OVERVIEW
Actsafe offers two unique Firearms Safety workshops that were developed and designed by Felcan Enterprises to serve the entertainment industry’s unique needs.
General Crew Firearms Safety | Props Firearms Safety
These two workshops both cover safe working practices and are of vital importance to those involved in supervising, planning, or working on projects involving firearms. The workshops are facilitated by experienced motion picture armorers that provide real life experience and expertise for participants in both workshops.
Student Requirements
If you require specific accommodation, please email info@actsafe.ca.
General Crew Firearms Safety
The General Crew and Performer Firearms Safety 4-hour workshop was designed for any crew members and performers working on set around firearms. Participants are provided with a hands-on introduction to the types of firearms and their uses, the safety protocols in place when firearms are in use and how to identify when a weapon is safe. The workshop will highlight vital safety knowledge that allows the participant to feel safer and more comfortable working around firearms.
Please Note: This is NOT a required workshop to qualify as an IATSE 891 permittee status. To fulfill the requirement, check out the Props Firearms workshop.
Delivery
In-Person
Cost
$100 +GST
Duration
4 hours
Certificate Validity
No Expiration Date
Learning outcomes
The General Crew and Performer Firearms Safety is a hands-on workshop that provides participants with the opportunity to identify several types of firearms and their uses, be aware of the danger of blanks, follow the rules of basic safe firearms handling and identify when a weapon is safe for use on set. The workshop will highlight vital safety knowledge that allows the participant to feel safer and more comfortable working around firearms.
Topics covered
- Firearms set protocol
- The types of firearms used on set
- Basic rules of firearms handling
- Blank ammunitions and risk associated
- On set firearms safety rules
Who should enroll?
- Assistant Directors
- Production Managers
- Producers
- Locations Department
- Grip/Lighting
- All Performers (including Actors, Background Performers, Stand ins, Stunt Performers, etc.)
Certification Passing Requirements
Full attendance is required to receive a certificate.
Props Firearms Safety
The Props Firearms 8-hour workshop is specific to those looking to enter the Props department or those who work closely with firearms such as stunt coordinators and performers. This workshop includes hands–on demonstrations of the unique types of industry specific firearms used on a film set, outlines the distinct parts of the firearms and how they operate and outlines the key responsibilities of those handling firearms.
Please note: This workshop is a pre-requisite to qualify for IATSE 891 permittee status in the props department. However, it is also available for anyone who wants more in-depth information on props firearms.
Delivery
In-Person
Cost
$150 +GST
Duration
8 hours
Certificate Validity
No Expiration Date
Learning outcomes
The Props Firearms workshop is a more in-depth learning experience that includes hands-on demonstrations and the opportunity for participants to more fully understand how a firearm functions, the potential hazards of working with blanks and what safety protocols must be in place to control these risks. They should be able to identify and match several types of blanks and firearms, explain the associated dangers, and describe safe transportation and storage. The workshop will introduce the participants to various aspects of safe firearms handling and allow them to recognize the responsibilities associated with working with them.
Topics covered
- How to choose the correct type of firearm (real, replica, or rubber)
- How a firearm functions
- The basic rules of safe firearm handling and related terminology
- On set firearms safety protocols
- The types of firearms used on set and knowledge of key firearm parts
- The difference between live/blank/dummy ammunition and the dangers associated with each
- The safety responsibilities of the movie armourer, property master and production company
Who should enroll?
- Props Department
- Crew or performers that work closely with firearms such as stunt coordinators, performers, etc.
Certification Passing Requirements
Full attendance is required to receive a certificate.
FAQs
Related Resources
#1 Firearms, Replicas, Blanks, and Dummy Rounds Safety Bulletin
