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Post by devildog- Comand on Jan 14, 2012 21:25:05 GMT -5
Hey guys. I went to crazy Cromags today and heard about a new rule that anybody under 18 MUST wear a full face mask or something else that covers their entire face. I asked Gangnail about it and he said it was a new rule and that it was to some sort of code or something like that. Could somebody please explain why this has gone into effect? I know that it used to be recomended but not mandatory. I know that i dont run the feild and i dont make the rules but from what i understand about it i dont like this. Im sixteen and i dont think two years of age is gonna make any difference if i get shot in the face. I understand the need to wear eyeprotection, thats a no brainer you just need it, but a full face mask? I mean i bet everyones worn those things. Most are uncomfortable on a good day when its the middle of july though their gonna be unbarrable. Between the fogging up and the inhability to look down the sights on most masks combat efficiency is goning to be cut in half. Also knowing some of my freinds they may not want to attend feild events if their forced to wear full face masks. All that sayed, i just want to say that i dont mean to sound disrespectfull in any way. I understand the command staff is in charge and they make the rules not me. I just want to find out the details on this new rule and why it was put in place. Also i just want to make my voice hered, I know im pretty new at the feild and ive made one or two mistakes while playing that im extremely sory for. But i feel as a player i feel like i should be able to make my voice hered. Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read this and answer my questions. I thank you for your consideration and i hope to hear from someone soon.
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Post by Koyote on Jan 14, 2012 22:02:47 GMT -5
Well the reason we put this into place is because we're going to be having more and more close quarter battles, as we put up new buildings. If you look at other airsoft fields they also make anyone who is under the age of 18 wear full face protection. So yes if you are under 18 you must have a paintball mask or you could get some goggles with a mesh guard for the lower part of your face.
It's all for your safety.
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Post by Reaper-Command on Jan 14, 2012 22:38:16 GMT -5
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Post by Boyscout on Jan 15, 2012 9:32:28 GMT -5
If there is going to be more cqb then maybe you should consider cronographing the weapons used for CQB. Wouldn't want to get shot by some of the high power pistols that are out today. I have a crono just fyi. It's the same one CCAE uses for their field.
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Post by Gangnail-Command on Jan 15, 2012 9:54:58 GMT -5
Good point Skxawng. And we will be doing just that this year. Some of the pistols that are coming out are WAY to hot to be used as a pistol in a CQB enviroment. Who wants 500 FPS at 10'? Check out this one if you don't believe me: www.evike.com/product_info.php?products_id=35794 Not me! So we are changing our rules to keep up the safety factor as well as liabilty, fun and universal rulings between us and other fields.
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Post by wolf703 on Jan 15, 2012 10:04:27 GMT -5
Good on you guys. The face mask is unfortunently more for liability reasons I would assume some groups around Fort Wayne have had some issues with angry parents with the damage done to teeth, and whatnot from BB's. Personally not a fan of CQB Never liked getting in that close without a full face mask. Looks like I'm going back to were a mouth gaurd if it's going to become a regular thing.
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Post by devildog- Comand on Jan 15, 2012 12:10:05 GMT -5
Ok guys thanks for the info. How much cqb stuff are we going to get into? Is the entire feild going to be covered in bunkers or am i still going to be able to get some long range shots?
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Post by Gangnail-Command on Jan 15, 2012 12:12:02 GMT -5
We are mainly gonna be long ball as we have always been. But, we will be adding some stuctures this year and we just want people to be prepared.
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Post by drdie on Jan 15, 2012 15:52:38 GMT -5
Just so you know, Cromag my son lost a tooth at my younger son's airsoft birthday party we had at our field.
The cost to repair the tooth was 719.00.
CCAE has to have the lower face protection for 18 and younger because of liablity issues with our insurance carrier.
The reality of the matter is this. If you lost a tooth on someones property. You or your parents may not sue. But, if the insurance company was to know how this happened then they would go for the property owner for liability.
I am 48 years old and when I play on my CQB field I am wearing full face mask.
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Post by Boyscout on Jan 15, 2012 18:37:41 GMT -5
Yeah at the zombie game I took a bb from a 450+ fps pistol to the sternum from 3ft away. Wasnt fun, I have a scar now.
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Post by Gangnail-Command on Jan 15, 2012 19:47:28 GMT -5
Same one hit me Boyscout. That why we're doing some chrono and rule changes
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Post by drdie on Jan 15, 2012 20:06:58 GMT -5
Same one hit me Boyscout. That why we're doing some chrono and rule changes If there was a "like" button. I would of pressed it.
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Post by rabidgerbil on Jan 16, 2012 8:09:40 GMT -5
I get real nervous in the CQB situation, not everyone is going to shoot for the chest or a leg. I haven't been hit in the face at CCAE's the 2 times I have played, but doodoo happens! I would have to say for CQB, something needs to cover your grill.
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Post by Boyscout on Jan 16, 2012 17:13:08 GMT -5
Ive gotten shot in the face a couple times at CCAE but luckily i was wearing a full mask. taken some shots at butler to the face with only goggles on, not very fun either.
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Post by Nippz - Command on Jan 17, 2012 1:31:13 GMT -5
I get real nervous in the CQB situation, not everyone is going to shoot for the chest or a leg. I haven't been hit in the face at CCAE's the 2 times I have played, but doodoo happens! I would have to say for CQB, something needs to cover your grill. i 100% agree! i didnt get shot in the face but i did get Jackknife pretty good in the cheek! he wasnt wearing full face and was bleeding at the end of the match, i still feel bad about it but thats what happens.
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