Regarding the “Rust” shooting. - eviltoast
  • yesman@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    According to the Associated Press, since 1990:

    43 people died on sets in the U.S. and more than 150 had been left with life-altering injuries.

    But only two of those deaths in that time were from firearms.

    I’ve done some digging, and I can only find 3 people who’ve died from firearms accidents in Hollywood’s history: Jon-Erik Hexum, Brandon Lee, and Halyna Hutchins. Does anybody know of another production worker killed by firearms?

    Can any industry or profession that regularly deals with firearms compare with this kind of safety record? People in law enforcement, the military, and regular gun owners who lecture Hollywood on firearms safety probably need to STFU.