armorer
noun
ar·mor·er
ˈär-mər-ər 
1
: one that makes armor or arms
2
: one that repairs, assembles, and tests firearms
Examples of armorer in a Sentence
The sword was made by a master armorer.
Recent Examples on the Web
Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was sentenced to 18 months in prison on April 15 for her role in the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico movie set in 2021.
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Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
As armorer of the Western film Rust, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was in charge of weapons used on set and on location.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024
Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
During the trial, prosecutors argued Gutierrez Reed repeatedly violated safety protocol on set and acted negligently and without caution in performing her duties as armorer, and that her actions ultimately led to Hutchins’ death.
—Taylor Romine, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
That doesn’t include the specialty costume manufacturers such as Ironhead Studio in Van Nuys, my friends weaving in Italy and a wonderful armorer on an island on the Danube.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024
Defense attorney Jason Bowles said in his opening statements that his client served as both armorer and a props assistant, which distracted her from being able to sufficiently oversee the weapons during filming.
—Chloe Melas, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2024
Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film’s armorer, is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the October 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Feb. 2024
The armorer’s conviction and sentence may also help establish criminal liability in future instances in which negligence leads to injuries on a production.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
As armorer of the Western film Rust, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was in charge of weapons used on set and on location.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024
Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
During the trial, prosecutors argued Gutierrez Reed repeatedly violated safety protocol on set and acted negligently and without caution in performing her duties as armorer, and that her actions ultimately led to Hutchins’ death.
—Taylor Romine, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
That doesn’t include the specialty costume manufacturers such as Ironhead Studio in Van Nuys, my friends weaving in Italy and a wonderful armorer on an island on the Danube.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024
Defense attorney Jason Bowles said in his opening statements that his client served as both armorer and a props assistant, which distracted her from being able to sufficiently oversee the weapons during filming.
—Chloe Melas, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2024
Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film’s armorer, is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the October 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Feb. 2024
The armorer’s conviction and sentence may also help establish criminal liability in future instances in which negligence leads to injuries on a production.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Armorer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armorer. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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armorer
noun
ar·mor·er
ˈär-mər-ər
1
: one that makes armor or arms
2
: a person who repairs, puts together, and tests firearms
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