are you functionally fucking retarded? there's a huge difference between nerf gun and to all intents and purposes a fully funtional firearm, rule 0 check its clear, rule 1 never point the fucking thing at something you do not wish to kill, rule 2 clear your fucking weapon, rule 3 treat it like it's fucking loaded with live rounds at all fucking times, rule 4 clear your fucking weapon, i'm a brit and i know this shit how could a yank, even a retarded lefty like baldwin not?

He wasn't handed a gun made of plastic. He was handed a functional firearm and it should have been treated as such and checked by him. Just about all of the 12 golden rules of firearms safety were violated in this situation. Had they been followed everyone today.

Always treat the gun as loaded.

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.

Always keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

Always keep the gun unloaded until you are ready to use it.

Never point the gun at anything you don't intend to destroy.

Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the gun you are using.

Always use proper Ammunition.

Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before loading and shooting.

If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, hold your shooting position for several seconds; then with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, carefully unload the gun.

Don't rely on the gun's safety to keep it from firing.

Be aware of your surroundings when handling guns so you don't trip or lose your balance and accidentally point and/or fire the gun at anyone or anything.

You're probably not aware of the facts. Everyone knew it was a real gun. The media calling it a "prop gun" is a distraction. But that would be funny if that's his lawyers' defense. "SHE SAID IT WAS A NERF GUN!"

Haha keep defending Alec Baldwin, dude. He will definitely do the same for you.

"Prop" guns on movie sets are rarely ever actually prop guns, just real guns loaded with blanks.