Also called: Weapons Specialist, Prop Armorer
Manages, maintains, and safely handles all weapons on a film set.
An armorer locks prop guns in a safe, inspects every weapon before it's handed to an actor, trains actors in safe handling, and loads blanks.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Firearms licensing (often FFL), safety training, and years in props.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, Military. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Theater Technology.
Growing faster than average. Safety concerns after on-set incidents have raised standards and demand.
Low risk for 10 years. Managing and safely handling real weapons on set requires trained, licensed humans and strict accountability.
Classes: Physics, Shop class, Criminal justice CTE, History.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1027.
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