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California, often lauded for its strict gun laws, exemplifies this hypocrisy. While Los Angeles enforces rigorous restrictions, nearby counties like Riverside and Orange have less restrictive policies yet face significantly less gun violence. Meanwhile, cities like LA battle high rates of gang violence and homicides, often linked to illegal firearms and criminal behavior, not legal gun ownership or Hollywood’s screenings.

Furthermore, the industry’s focus on legislation often ignores on-set safety practices, such as mandatory gun safety protocols. Despite tragic incidents like the Alec Baldwin shooting, Hollywood’s response has been tepid—signing petitions and issuing statements, but rarely making meaningful changes or enforcing better safety standards.