Armourer
by Miguel Huerta
Why is this career interesting to me and what Armourers do
Reason why this is interesting to me is the use of weapon and the type of weapons in the movies. Armourer have to be on the set when a weapon or firearm is being used to meet legal requirements. They also work with the producer, Director, and Properties master to put together a list of weapons needed, and analyese. Armourer have to call the police department to get appropriate permission to fire a weapon outside the studio.
the trade school or college to pursue this career
To became a Armourer you have to go through special training to make or modify weapons and be able to make blanks. And have to go to a collage or trade school with a props department and take a course apprenticeship with an experienced Armourer for 2-6 years.
The salary range for Armourer and to whom do they report to
The salary range for Armourer is 33,000-60,000 thousand dollars a year and the Armourer reports to the director, properties master, and producer.