The information presented in this course will give all crafts a better understanding of the responsibilities of the prop master/armorer, how to interact with them, and how to identify safety concerns. Attendees will be exposed to historical, information, and procedural applications that relate to the safe use of blank firing firearms and other firearms-related props.

• The history of firearms in the entertainment industry

• Past safety breaches that led to injury or fatality

• Basi set etiquette

• What is a blank?

• What is a dummy cartridge?

• How to identify each

• Safety measure used on set

• Industry guidelines

• PPE

DATE: January 9, 2022

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA

INSTRUCTOR: Larry Zanoff (Armorer & Weapons Manager at ISS) and 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 479 for more information.