EastCoast50

Just watched Air Force Two (VP Harris) fly from Andrews AFB to Norfolk International Airport. Wonder what she's up to this time? Hmmm ....

Even using blanks on set, generally they are told to shoot slightly off and/or they have a clear plastic barrier in between the firearm, actors and production staff.

My guns only shoot turtles, not bullets. I will admit it's kinda hard to load the mags and they're pretty big and heavy to carry around. Plus they move around a lot.

It give me an advantage. lol

Welcome!

Generally correct, except "squibs" have two different meanings related to movie production vs. firearms. First, a movie production squib is a loaded "bag" containing fake blood and a small explosive charge (or air compressed) placed upon/within a costume, glass or metal that is triggered remotely to give the appearance of a bullet hit. Second, for a firearm, a squib round is a bullet that has been fired from it's casing (shell), but gets lodged in the barrel due to a reduced powder load or related ammunition issue. Therefore, if another round is fired after after the squib load and hits the original round stuck in the barrel, the potential for a catastrophic malfunction exists (ie: the barrel bulges or explodes). Most movie guns are real firearms that have been modified to accept only blank rounds. Usually at the muzzle with adapters that modify the sound, flash and recoil (depending on the scene). Many are also modified at the chamber to prevent live (real) bullets from being loaded. However, a blank round CAN cause severe injury or death at close range. Just my two cents.

From my experience, they DO use real guns on set. They are modified to eliminate the use of real ammunition and are supposed to be strictly handled under the supervision of an armorer. Regardless, blank rounds fired at close rounds can kill.

UPDATE This week -- after around 40 days -- he was removed from intubation and received a trach. He is being transferred to a rehab facility out of state. Long recovery ahead, but he is still alive.

OMG ... you got pics of my ex-wife!

This whole thread is like watching an episode of The Walking Dead.

Well, I guess that means no taking it up on a plane. Dammit.

Where's the parachute? There HAS to be a parachute!

You evil, reddish/brown-haired mother*&^%&$*!!!!! Cool, but still F U. lol

@Timmah! As an amateur cook, I like to try new things, and here's my miserable failure tonight: Canned tuna (drained) Pepperoni slices Cheez Whiz Mayo Mustard Sour Cream ... all involved in a burrito (cooked, of course). DON'T. EVER. DO. THIS. I was thinking some kind of Subway shit, but no. Just no.

I shoulda hired you to work on my ex-wife.

Welcome, Froggy!

He is only allowed one visitor each day. His wife offered me a day, but I told her to use the time for herself. He is not awake nor responding.

I'm being petty. My former beat partner (he's still a cop and I'm retired now) is not doing well right now. ICU and intubated. This video is NOT public on YouTube. Sharing it for XI family only. He is the first voice you'll hear ... the rest is a combination of my work/volunteer experience.

We were just playing the last map and I couldn't get out of a building. @MHsDaughter said, "You can just open a door.". It was at the moment when I realized that when I drink beer, I am - in fact - retarded. I immediately opened the door, walked out of the building and got shot.

Thank you!

Ok ... at last they paid attention and let you know (and observed the physical evidence). Sounds like good property management at a minimum. Yeah, definitely report it. Glad you and your "interior property" are ok. There are a lot of idiots out there with guns.