Mike Tristano & Co. in Los Angeles has a large and diverse inventory of blank-adapted, blank-firing guns, and a large inventory of prop replica guns, edged weapons and accessories, as well as Police & SWAT equipment. They are one of the largest suppliers of prop guns for the movie and television industry. Special Effects includes Blood Hits and Dust Hits. Private training for actors and actresses available. After more than 30 years and 600 films Mike Tristano is retired in 2025. The business will continue on, run by Shannon Kemp. This company is not a prop house and is not open to the public; they only rent to motion picture & television productions.