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Last time I was at the local CQB field an opponent called me out and told me that I am not suppose to blind fire at him. Funny, I wasn't blind firing at him as all my shots are aimed through my red dot sight. When I explained that to him, he claimed that if he can't see me then my action of firing at him is also consided as "blind fire". Wow. I was flabbergasted at that interpretation of "blind fire". If that was the case, then half the fun of playing airsoft just went out the window. That meant you can't sit in one spot and ambush your opponent. That meant you can't shoot someone from behind. It brings tactical warfare back to the old fashion cowboy showdown where two opponents had to stare at each before firing.
I guess, in a way, that could be fun, especially if you get some airsoft revolvers. But it's really not my idea of playing modern warfare with airsoft guns. Anyway, realizing that some folks doesn't understand the blind fire rule, I think it's worthwhile explain it. The "blind fire" rule says, "thou shall not fire without seeing where thou is firing upon." Should be pretty self-explanatory, but let's look at some examples to make it clear. If you fire but are not looking where you are firing, then it's "blind fire". And that's a no-no. Shooting around the corner without looking around the corner is "blind fire". Shooting through a hole without seeing what you are shooting is "blind fire". Shooting one way while looking another way is "blind fire". Shooting with your eyes closed is "blind fire". It doesn't matter if you are shooting at nothing, at a wall, or at a person. If you aren't looking where you shoot you are firing blindly. And that's a no-no. Are we clear on this topic yet?
Now that we understand the "Blind Fire" rule, let's talk about why "Blind Fire" is such a no-no. I have heard a few different stories. One such story is that blind fire gives you an unfair advantage. Personally, I believe that is hogwash, because anyone can blind fire. If anyone can do it, then it is not an unfair advantage.
The real reason you should not blind fire is due to safety. If you aren't looking where you are firing, then you aren't mitigating any potential risks. What are some risks? One, the "blind man" rule. The "blind man" rule says that if you see someone one the field without the facemask, you must immediately stop firing and call out "Blind Man". Everyone who hears the "Blind Man" call must stop playing and relay the "Blind Man" call. This rule is to eliminate possible injury to the blind man's face. If you are blind firing, then you are not looking at your opponent nor your teammate to see if their facemask is on or off their face.
Personal safety is always going to be the number one concern on everyone's mind. Afterall, we are there to have fun and enjoy ourselves. Putting other people at risk and making yourself personally liable for an injury is neither fun nor responsible. Airsoft is a game, a very fun game. It can also be very safe. Let's keep it tha way while enjoying ourselves.
Jake
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 13:20:20 +0300
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