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Firearms safety

Also known as weapon safety.

The controlled planning and handling practices required whenever firearms or firearm-like props are present in production.

Safety notes

  • Use a qualified weapons professional, restrict access, identify every weapon and ammunition type, conduct checks and briefings, control firing direction, and follow current law and industry bulletins.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Use a qualified weapons professional, restrict access, identify every weapon and ammunition type, conduct checks and briefings, control firing direction, and follow current law and industry bulletins.

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Sources

  1. Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
  2. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.