Increase in Unintentional Weapon Discharges Plague ‘Rust’ Film Production: A Closer Look into the Recent Tragic Incidents of Mishandled Firearms on Set. The deadly shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring of director Joel Souza have brought to light the dangerous negligence surrounding firearm safety protocols in the entertainment industry. This incident, along with previous reports of improper weapon handling during the filming of ‘Rust,’ raises alarming concerns about the lack of stringent safety measures on set.
