Alec Baldwin: What are prop guns and why are they dangerous?

An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets.

1 dead, 1 injured in prop gun shooting on Alec Baldwin movie set

Too Much That Can Go Wrong': Local Movie Prop Master Explains

Lack of movie prop gun safety led to Alec Baldwin shooting - Los Angeles Times

Why did Alec Baldwin aim a prop gun at Halyna and Souza? - Quora

Is there any difference between a prop gun and a real gun, or is it only a matter of whether a gun is intended to be firing live rounds in the moment?

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Alec Baldwin: Rules around prop guns on film sets

Alec Baldwin shooting puts spotlight on use of prop guns

Alec Baldwin seen firing prop gun with blanks on set of Rust in newly-released videos - Mirror Online

What are the safety protocols for guns on movie sets?