BluesBrother
Master
I've made this point before however, I think it's worth repeating to solidify my argument that the shooter is only and ultimately responsible. Yes, this Halls guy is responsible for handing off a safe weapon to baldwin. That's his job. However, that does not relieve baldwin of his responsibility to check the weapon. baldin had to know the crew were using firearms for target practice in the area of the set. baldin even may have to ready himself for the roll. Anyway, do you think Halls handed the weapon to baldwin with the hammer cocked? If he did another important reason to check for a safe weapon. But probably not. If baldwin accepted a weapon with a cocked hammer he's dumber than I ever gave him credit for. Remember, the weapon involved is a SSA. It's a two step process to fire. First cock than pull the trigger. If I hand off any weapon are you going to accept my word alone for it's safety? I hope not for both our sakes. I want to be double checked for a clear weapon. I expect it. My feelings are never hurt by a redundant weapons safety check. So baldwin completed a four step process to fire that weapon accurately to hit a target, the unfortunate cinematographer. First he cocked the weapon, than he pointed, than he aimed, than he pulled the trigger.
