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WEAPONSÌýPOLICYÌýand HIGH RISKÌý
The use ofÌýweaponsÌýon a film set, real or fake, is a danger to the cast, crew, and community.ÌýStudents may never use real guns in any assignment. If you plan on using a prop gun (fake, toy, replica etc) you have to follow theÌýweaponsÌýpolicyÌýto ensure safety.
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Banned Items - No firearm may be used that is capable of firing projectiles in any form. There will be no use of blanks, caps, or any other explosive device. Any and all gunshots must be accomplished through the use of sound effects.
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NoÌýweaponÌýwill be allowed that is capable of firing a projectile, such as a bow and arrow or crossbow. All suchÌýweaponsÌýmust be incapable of firing and used for visual effect only.
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In order to use a prop gun (including toy guns, rubber guns, fake guns, non-firing) the student must submit the following to the Cinema Studies office to review:Ìý
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Written permission from the (1.) CINE Undergraduate Production chair and (2) their Professor
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If on campus, written permission from the Campus Police -Ìý may require that the production team pay for a police presence at filming locations.
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If off campus (including private property), written permission from the police department in the proper jurisdiction. This may require that the production team pay for a police presence at filming locations. This is required even on private property
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A permit for the shooting locationÌý
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For on- and off-campus use, students must obtain a grip stand and display a ‘PROPÌýWEAPONSÌýIN USE’ card. The grip stand and card must be positioned at the location so that any arriving persons, police, or fire department personnel can clearly see it
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