A petition to ban the use of real firearms on film sets circulates after 'Rust' tragedy - Los Angeles Times

Following the accidental killing last week of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Joel Souza’s “Rust,” a petition is going around calling for the creation of Halyna’s Law, which would “ban the use of real firearms on film production sets and create a safe working environment for everyone involved.”.

“Hollywood: It’s time to create “Halyna’s Law”, which will ban the use of real firearms on film production sets and create a safe working environment for everyone involved.

It demands that he “use his power and influence in the Hollywood film industry to make change and ban real guns on film sets.”.

Real guns are no longer needed on film production sets.

Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), chair of the Senate Labor Committee, said he would introduce legislation that would ban live ammunition and firearms capable of shooting live ammunition from California movie sets and theatrical productions.

Sonaiya Kelley is a film reporter at the Los Angeles Times

This ‘Rust’ scene led to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins