The armorer who oversaw guns used in filming of Western movie 'Rust' said producers allowed for an 'unsafe' movie set and rejected her requests for training and other measures before actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer.
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins is seen in this undated handout photo received by Reuters on October 23, 2021. Mandatory credit SWEN STUDIOS/Handout via REUTERSLOS ANGELES, Oct 29 - The armorer who oversaw guns used in filming of Western movie "Rust" said producers allowed for an "unsafe" movie set and rejected her requests for training and other measures before actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer.
Holding both positions "made it extremely difficult to focus on her job as an armorer," the statement said, adding that Gutierrez fought for training, days to maintain weapons, and proper time to prepare for scenes with gunfire."The whole production set became unsafe due to various factors, including lack of safety meetings," they added. "This was not the fault of Hannah.
Guns on the set were locked up at night and at lunch, "and there's no way a single one of them was unaccounted for or being shot by crew members," they added. Baldwin, who has said he is heartbroken and cooperating with authorities, also served as a producer on the movie.
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