The Theatrical Firearms Handbook

Inouye provides this overview, balanced between breadth and conciseness, on how to safely and effectively use firearms as a component of drama and cinema. A basic introduction to firearm classification and operation is followed by how to prepare actors for carrying, handling, and using them, prop acquisition, and backstage handling and safety. Faking the physics of a real gun with a fake one, staging, shooting, troubleshooting, and mimicking the physics, pain, and blood of getting shot are covered in sequence. Ending chapters discuss combat training and professional and legal guidelines. Appendices contain a glossary, illustrated anatomy of different types of guns, further resources, and liability checklists. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)