Firearms Safety Fundamentals for Actors, Stunt Performers, Film, & Television
$60 per participant (registration required)
Course Overview
Firearms Safety Fundamentals for Actors is a reality-based introductory training course designed to give performers and production personnel a true understanding of how firearms are safely handled in real-world contexts, and how that understanding translates directly into believable, disciplined on-screen performance.
The guiding principle of this course is that credible firearm portrayal comes from real safety habits, not imitation. By learning how firearms are actually carried, handled, oriented, and respected by professionals, performers develop the confidence and physical discipline necessary to move naturally and convincingly on camera.
Training focuses on safe, real-world firearm handling behaviors, then translates those behaviors into the film and television environment so they can be executed safely, consistently, and under direction on set.
This course is intentionally non-tactical and non-operational. It does not teach defensive or combative firearm use. Its purpose is to establish a safe, realistic foundation that supports performance, production safety, and professional credibility.
Training Philosophy and Approach
Firearms are treated in this course as controlled tools that demand disciplined handling, not props. Instruction emphasizes:
Why real firearms safety habits matter on screen
How posture, muzzle awareness, and handling discipline affect realism
Developing calm, confident interaction with firearms
Eliminating unsafe or theatrical habits that undermine credibility
Translating real safety principles into camera-safe performance
Understanding how firearms are treated in reality allows performers to make better, more natural choices in scripted environments.
What You Will Learn
Participants will develop foundational, performance-ready skills including:
Core firearms safety principles and professional terminology
Safe handling, muzzle discipline, and trigger awareness for on-set environments
Proper grip, stance, and body positioning grounded in real-world handling
Magazine awareness and basic manipulation concepts for realism
Common on-screen firearm mistakes and how to correct them
How to work safely and effectively with armorers and production staff
Training Format
Classroom instruction covering safety principles and handling concepts
Hands-on dry handling using inert or approved training firearms
Instructor feedback focused on safe execution and believable behavior
All training is conducted in a controlled, production-appropriate environment.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for individuals seeking safe, realistic firearm handling foundations, including:
Actors and background performers
Stunt performers and doubles
Directors and production staff seeking greater realism and safety awareness
Performers preparing for law enforcement, military, or security roles
No prior firearms experience is required.
Safety and Scope
No live firearms or ammunition are used
No tactical or combat instruction is included
All handling is instructor-directed and safety-focused
Training is designed specifically for film, television, and performance contexts