This course is to inform all crew who work on set around weapons. This is specifically designed for Camera Operators, Key Grips, and Prop Persons to gain a working knowledge of safe practices when weapons are used on set. Since Camera Operators are usually the closest to the weapon on set and Key Grip is in charge of safety on set and responsible for being present when a weapon is cleared for working on set, they are being included in this course. Topics will include what to look for when it comes to safety and guidelines for “blank” firing weapons. After taking this course, crew members can feel confident that they know the process of loading blanks on set, clearing the weapon, and other procedures. All crafts are affected by the use of weapons on set. The property department is responsible for weapons. Everyone should know a little about the repercussions of using weapons on set. This will help improve the safety of all crew members who work on set.

• What is the difference between “fire in the hole” and “hot weapon” and what do all the other safety meeting instructions mean

• How a weapon should be used onset 

• How to spot a possible safety issue

• What to do if you feel unsafe around weapons onset

• Reporting issues

Details

Language: English

Format: In-person

Length: 6 hours

Trainer

Brook Yeaton, IATSE Local 478

Location: New Orleans, LA

Brook Yeaton was born on February 13, 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA as Brook H. Yeaton. He has been in the film industry since 1986. He is known for his work as prop master on NCIS: New Orleans (2014-2020), Self/less (2015), American Ultra (2015), The Wire (2002-2006), The Boondock Saints (1999), and Homicide: Life on the Streets (1994-1998). He has been an armorer for many television and film projects. Brook is currently serving as the vice-president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local 478.