Petition launched to ban real firearms on film sets after fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

Rust crew member Serge Svetnoy has filed a lawsuit against the film’s production team over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by Alec Baldwin.The chief electrician on set is suing the production, the financiers, Baldwin, armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed and many others for general negligence which caused him “severe emotional distress”, according to the lawsuit.“This incident was caused by the negligent acts and omissions of Defendants, and each of them, as well as their agents,

Alec Baldwin is among many people being sued for a tragic incident.

Alec Baldwin is speaking out about gun safety on film and TV sets following the fatal shooting on the set of his film, , which took the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The actor fired a gun on the Rust set last month that was inadvertently loaded with a live round, killing Hutchins. «Every film/TV set that uses guns, fake or otherwise, should have a police officer on set, hired by the production, to specifically monitor weapons safety,» Baldwin tweeted on Monday, not specifying whether

Dwayne Johnson will no longer use real guns on his movie sets. In the wake of the fatal shooting — in which Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun on the film's set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza -- Johnson vowed that his production company will stop using real guns on its sets.«First of all, I was heartbroken,» Johnson told at the premiere of his latest flick, .

A little more than a week ago, it was revealed that cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed during an accidental firearm discharge on the set of “Rust.” Since that news came out, we’ve seen Hollywood figures react in horror, with some asking for immediate change to happen to ensure this sort of situation doesn’t happen again.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorRachel Morrison (“Mudbound”), Ed Lachman (“Carol”), Alice Brooks (“In the Heights”) and Stephen Lighthill, president of the American Society of Cinematographers, are among the cinematographer calling for a ban of functional firearms on set.The open letter for support to ban guns on film sets comes following the death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins after actor and producer Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun on set.

Alec Baldwindischarged a prop gun on the film's set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.«Halyna Hutchins was not just one of the most talented people I’ve worked with, but also a friend,» Halls told. «I’m shocked and saddened by her death.

Sharing her concerns. Following the prop gun shooting that led to Halyna Hutchins‘ death, Hilaria Baldwin is revealing how her husband, Alec Baldwin, is dealing with the tragedy.

A new report has emerged with the reported transcript that those involved in the fatal Rust shooting are being quoted as saying have been revealed.

Hilaria Baldwin is understandably concerned about Alec Baldwin’s mental health following the shooting on the Rust set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Hilaria Baldwin has said she’s “here” for her husband Alec Baldwin after he was involved in a devastating accidental shooting on the set of his upcoming movie, Rust, that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Alec described himself as being heartbroken after the ordeal, and now his wife has voiced her support for him.

Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun which killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza on the set of, the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, has broken her silence regarding the horrific tragedy.«First Hannah would like to extend her deepest and most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Halyna. She was an inspirational woman in film who Hannah looked up to.

Alec Baldwin's wife, Hilaria Baldwin, is grieving for both cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and her husband after Hutchins' tragic death.In a statement on Instagram on Monday, Hilaria addressed the fatal on-set shooting that occurred on Thursday while filming Alec's latest movie,. Alec discharged a prop gun that was inadvertently loaded with a live round that struck and killed Hutchins and hospitalized director Joel Souza.«My heart is with Halyna,» Hilaria wrote.

A petition calling for a ban on the use of real firearms on film and TV sets has gained more than 25,000 signatures in light of the accidental shooting death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust."  Hutchins, a cinematographer, was shot and killed and the director of the movie, Joel Souza, was wounded when Alec Baldwin fired a gun on set that he was told was unloaded and safe to handle.The deadly mishap has led to calls for the use of real-life firearms, whether unloaded or loaded with blanks,

Hilaria Baldwin broke her silence after husband Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on the set of his film Rust, leading to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria Baldwin has broken her silence after the Hollywood actor accidentally shot and killed Halyna Hutchins on the set of move Rust. Hilaria shared a statement on her Instagram page to share her heartbreak over the tragic incident, which also injured Joel Souza.

Naman Ramachandran A Change.org petition addressed to Alec Baldwin that calls for a ban on using real firearms on set and demands better working conditions for crew has passed its stated goal of 25,000 signatures.A prop gun handled by Alec Baldwin discharged on Thursday while filming a scene for the movie “Rust” in New Mexico, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.The petition was started by award-winning filmmaker Bandar Albuliwi (“Peace After Marriage”) on

Alec Baldwin has reportedly called all of his upcoming projects following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.The 63 year old Hollywood actor was filming for the upcoming Western movie Rust in New Mexico on Thursday 21 October, when a prop gun he fired killed the 42 year old and injured the film's director Joel Souza, 48. And it has now been revealed that the "devastated" movie star is taking time away from the spotlight to process the tragedy and "re-centre himself".