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Weapons check

Also known as firearm check, gun check.

A documented inspection confirming a production weapon and its loading condition before and after use.

Safety notes

  • The qualified weapons professional performs the check in the presence of relevant cast and crew, communicates the result, retains control between takes, and repeats after any custody change.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

The qualified weapons professional performs the check in the presence of relevant cast and crew, communicates the result, retains control between takes, and repeats after any custody change.

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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.