Attendees will be exposed to historical, informational, and procedural applications that relate to the safe use of blank firing firearms and other firearm related props in the entertainment industry. Participants will learn basic safety procedures, set etiquette as it pertains to firearms, the correct and safe way to interact with cast and crew, types of firearms used in the entertainment industry, types of blanks used in the entertainment industry, and laws and guidelines to follow when using firearms as props.

• The history of firearms in the entertainment industry

• Past safety breaches that led to injury or fatality

• Basic set etiquette

• What is a blank?

• What is a dummy cartridge?

• How to identify each

• Safety measures used on set

• Industry guidelines

• PPE

DATE: May 21, 2022

LOCATION: Nashville, TN

INSTRUCTOR: Larry Zanoff (ISS) & Ron Licari (Prop Master, Armorer)

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 492 for more information.