Karl,
real guns may be used. I don't know what the rule or safety measures that may have to be taken. I remember that, maybe two years ago, the son of a famous kick boxer shot himself while making a kung fo movie. Somebody slip a real bullet into his gun.
I also remember that James Cagney lead a strike once protesting that live ammo was used in making cowboy and gangster movies. This caused some changes in the movie business. In his days, sharp shooters were used to break pots and things on movie sets to add realizm during movie shoot outs. Those little explosive devices that are now used did not exist in those days. Now this was in the 1920's.
So maybe real guns are used. Maybe some weapons are deactivated. I have to admit that during the making of the movie "Sargant York" a Luger was used because a Colt 1911 could not handle blanks. The real Sargant York actually used a 1911 to shoot the bad guy in the real war.
Maybe simeone on this forum can shed some light on the current rules regarding this subject.
Big Norm
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