Season 1, Episode 11: Guns in Movies | Rust Shooting | Interview with Hollywood Prop Masters

Episode 11 covers a timely subject matter following the tragic shooting that occurred recently  during the filming  of Alec Baldwin's movie 'Rust'.  We have an in-depth conversation with two highly experienced Hollywood Prop Masters and Armorers about how guns are used in movies and TV shows.   Karl Weschta, VP of Independent Studio Services (ISS prop house) and Donnie Bruno, a highly experienced armorer who has worked on countless films including John Wick and Transformers, offer their industry knowledge about the vast, complex and challenging world of using guns in movies as well as their open and honest views about safety on Hollywood sets.Among the many topics discussed are industry firearms safety protocols in prop houses and on production sets, how prop guns, blanks and dummy rounds are designed, function and used in films, whats the difference between a prop master and armorer, what training/level of experience is required to become a prop master and armorer, what is currently known about the 'Rust" shooting, details about the 1993 Brandon Lee (Bruce Lee's Son) shooting that resulted in his death, as well as many more firearms-specific film industry insights.  This episode is an absolute must listen for anyone who wants to better understand how firearms are used in Hollywood.Enjoy the episode!WDF Podcast inquiries: [email protected] Podcast website: www.withdeadlyforce.comITTS Firearms training inquiries: [email protected] Firearms training website: www.internationaltactical.comCopyright 2021 International Tactical Training Seminars, Inc.