Wait... so the kid took a rifle HOME to fix?
This is more of a PSA then anything.
First, you must be properly trained to handle a firearm before taking one onstage, and beyond that you must be trained on how to properly handle a firearm that is designed for
stage use.
When not onstage, the gun should be treated just like any other type of firearm, it should be kept in a locked vault. The person being shot at the the person doing the shooting must be present to load the firearm, and the person being shot it should do the loading. It should then be locked up until needed onstage.
Also, you should NEVER use a real gun. You must have a gun that has a welded
barrel. Period.
When I have used firearms in the past onstage, I always go with these guys. They have good stuff for a good price.
So, if someone comes to you wanting a live fire
effect, don't tell them to bring something in, use a sound
effect if possible. Have a person trained in
stage combat come in and handle the weapons as well as insist that the weapon be manufactured for use onstage.
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