General Crew Firearms Safety and Props Firearms Safety
General Crew Firearms Safety & Props Firearms Safety
General Crew Firearms Safety
Delivery
In-Person
Cost
$100 +GST
Duration
4 hours
Certificate Validity
No Expiration Date
Learning outcomes
Successful participants will be able to define several types of prop firearms, identify when a firearm is safe for use on set and explain the associated safety rules that must be followed. On completion, participants will be able to determine when safe firearms protocols are being followed.
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
- Performers
- Grip/Lighting
- Stunt Performers
Props Firearms Safety
Delivery
In-Person
Cost
$150 +GST
Duration
8 hours
Certificate Validity
No Expiration Date
Learning outcomes
Successful participants will be able to describe how a firearm functions, identify potential hazards of working with firearms and explain safety protocols to control these risks. They will be able to differentiate between several types of blanks and firearms and follow best practices on how to safely transport and store them. Participants will be able to apply basic safe firearms handling practices upon completion.
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
- Other crew members interested in more in-depth information