There are instances when live ammunition is used on movie sets. For example, when you want to shoot a scene involving some kind of ballistic impact on some type of target.
doesn't using weapons for this purpose go against every gun safety rule
doesn't using weapons for this purpose go against every gun safety rule
Movie crews get special permits and are also supposed to follow industry standard regulations. Mark Wahlberg is a felon and cannot possess firearms under State & Federal law, yet he gets access to firearms for movie production purposes. Ever wonder why?
Why use an inaccurate pistol for that purpose when a rifle on a stand can be set up by trained professionals for carefully controlled targeting?
Why use an inaccurate pistol for that purpose when a rifle on a stand can be set up by trained professionals for carefully controlled targeting?
So the scene can be done in one shot instead of 2 different shots? If it's a ballistic impact at close range, no need for a well-sighted rifle.
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