Rust death sparks gun safety bill for actors

The shooting on the set of Rust has ignited debate about the use of firearms on film sets (Jae Hong/AP)

A Republican politician wants movie actors and other film-set professionals to undergo state-sponsored gun-safety training after the death of a cinematographer from a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin.

New Mexico senator Cliff Pirtle introduced a bill that would require all acting and film production personnel in the state where firearms are present to complete a safety course that is designed primarily for hunters.