[JPhillips]

Gun handling on a set is very regimented and the last thing you want is individuals taking it upon themselves to alter the weapon in any way. Actors are taught to take the gun only from the armorer or armorer's assistant, never open or alter the gun, never leave it outside of your possession, only point it where told to point it, and return it to the armorer or assistant as soon as the scene is over.

That puts all the responsibility into the hands of the armorer and that's the most safe procedure. Actors get fired for stepping outside the processes established by the armorer. I know I wouldn't stay on a set where anybody has the freedom to examine and alter the weapons.

Again, as a producer, Baldwin is responsible for the way the set ran, but as an actor, his job is to do as little with the weapon as possible.