That's what it is, the only reason he's in court is because of Trump.
They have written protocol that everyone that touches the weapon, checks the weapon, including the actor.
I blame the armorer, but if Baldwin was supposed to check it, does he not also have some liability?
If I have hazardous waste in my factory, hiring an "expert" to take care of it does not relive me of my responsibility that it has to be handled and disposed of properly.