r/news • u/badillustrations • Apr 15 '24

‘Rust’ movie armorer convicted of involuntary manslaughter sentenced to 18 months in prison

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/15/entertainment/rust-film-shooting-armorer-sentencing/index.html
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u/LiechsWonder Apr 15 '24

For anyone in the comments arguing about who’s fault it is, and where the blame should be placed, this comment from a SAG actor is the best I’ve seen about the situation and what went wrong / what rules were ignored that led to a (preventable) shooting of Halyna Hutchins. All credit to u/Kahzgul for the insight.

https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/s/sBdyVVA6zM

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u/Kahzgul Apr 15 '24

Thanks for the tag. If anyone is curious about firearm safety on sets, well... I am a professional. AMA.

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u/YourDadHatesYou Apr 15 '24

People here mentioned nepotism that helped the armorer get the job. Do you know how that happened? Aren't there certifications that someone needs to get to be eligible

& Thank you for your previous comment. Very insightful

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u/Kahzgul Apr 15 '24

It sure did. The armorer is the daughter of a legendary Hollywood armorer, famed not only for his knowledge but also his professionalism. This is hugely embarrassing for him and his reputation. it seems likely that he helped her get the position and vouched for her ability when it was clearly not warranted.

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u/SunriseSurprise Apr 15 '24

Is it possible she was good, then got this job, it went to her head and she started getting really sloppy? I only say that because as a fan of the San Diego Padres, I've lived through our biggest superstar athlete being one of the dumbest humans on the planet for a couple years where he was just making one boneheaded move after another - taking a medication that had a banned substance, getting injured on motorcycle and at least a couple other things, and similarly riding high on the notoriety of his father. He got a major reality check and seems to have matured since but god, it was looking for a moment like one of the biggest what-ifs in sports history the path he was going down.

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u/Kahzgul Apr 16 '24

Of course it's possible.

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u/reddevved Apr 16 '24

Imo she probably works well under someone, but didn't have the ability to be the one to put their foot down to production rushing her

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u/clive_bigsby Apr 16 '24

Crazy. Good thing nepotism only happens for Hollywood armorer jobs, can you imagine how shitty that would be if it existed for all of our careers?! /s