Potential Legal Woes Mount After 'Rust' Shooting Tragedy

The transcript discusses a tragic incident on a movie set where a gun handled by assistant director Dave Halls was mistakenly believed to be safe, leading to the death of cinematographer Helena Hutchins and injury to director Joel Souza. The gun, previously involved in a 2019 incident, was loaded with live ammunition despite being declared a 'cold gun'. The discussion highlights the liability of the assistant director and the importance of proper safety checks by the armorer.

What were the consequences of the gun being fired on set?

What does the term 'cold gun' signify in the context of this incident?