Matthew McConaughey says guns can safely be used on movie sets so long as protocol is followed. shooting.Real guns can safely be used on movie sets so long as protocols are followed, US actor Matthew McConaughey has told AFP in an interview, as calls mount to ban firearms from filmmaking in the wake of the deadlyNearly 80 000 people have signed a petition to permanently remove firearms from sets after Alec BaldwinBaldwin fired the Colt .
"One of the beautiful things about how film sets work -- the organisation is incredible. And they missed protocol. Somewhere. I don't know if they were in a rush."armorer responsible for weapons on the film set said Friday she has"no idea" why there were live rounds present. While not criticising Baldwin, McConaughey said he"personally would try to always take even more steps" as an actor using a gun, including checking the weapon himself."If you and I are in a scene together, I need to give you visual. If it's a six shooter, do you see light through all six holes?He added:"You can't over-confirm it."