District attorney explains decision to charge Alec Baldwin over 'Rust' s...

I understand some are raising an insane defense that actors should

not be required to have expertise etc., about the props they use.

The point here is that: Exactly how much expertise is necessary

to know not to point a weapon at anyone while attempting to 

arm it?  The gun had to be not only aimed at the target

but it had to be held in position while the hammer was being

drawn, even if a trigger pull was not required.  So then, what

is the excuse of pointing the weapon at anyone?  Obviously,

there is absolutely no reason unless an "accident" was to be

obtained.