Make long (2 finger) triggers illegal.
One reason often cited for the impossibility of enforcing firing mode or rof rules is that the human eye/ brain can't judge at the rate that players shoot. One of the reasons often cited for a ban on full auto is that triggers can be actuated accidently and lead to double-blinding (sounds like a psychological issue
).
If single finger triggers were mandated, the chance of accidental discharges would be reduced (half the surface area to bump something) and the rof would drop to a point where referees could cope with the what they are seeing. I mean that they would then have a chance to determine if one pull is really equalling one shot, with their own senses. Plus, fewer people bragging about outshooting their Halo. I hate that.
The drop in paint consumption pretty much keeps this whole idea from ever being enacted, due to the forces that fund this whole deal, but it seems like the best thing for safety, enforceable rules, and making paintball something more watchable than the current game. One thing that I question is how exciting it is too watch paintball if you cannot see the balls. If the lanes were not shut down so completely, more lateral moves would be made, more bold plays would happen, and this game might get sorta interesting. Plus, after dealling with insane rates of fire for so long, players would feel very empowered to move.
I realize that this notion may appeal to a front guy more than a back guy, but think of how much better your back feels when you carry half the weight on it. Think how much less air you need in a tank. More weight allowance for midgame snacks. You guys love snacks, dontcha?
One reason often cited for the impossibility of enforcing firing mode or rof rules is that the human eye/ brain can't judge at the rate that players shoot. One of the reasons often cited for a ban on full auto is that triggers can be actuated accidently and lead to double-blinding (sounds like a psychological issue
).If single finger triggers were mandated, the chance of accidental discharges would be reduced (half the surface area to bump something) and the rof would drop to a point where referees could cope with the what they are seeing. I mean that they would then have a chance to determine if one pull is really equalling one shot, with their own senses. Plus, fewer people bragging about outshooting their Halo. I hate that.
The drop in paint consumption pretty much keeps this whole idea from ever being enacted, due to the forces that fund this whole deal, but it seems like the best thing for safety, enforceable rules, and making paintball something more watchable than the current game. One thing that I question is how exciting it is too watch paintball if you cannot see the balls. If the lanes were not shut down so completely, more lateral moves would be made, more bold plays would happen, and this game might get sorta interesting. Plus, after dealling with insane rates of fire for so long, players would feel very empowered to move.
I realize that this notion may appeal to a front guy more than a back guy, but think of how much better your back feels when you carry half the weight on it. Think how much less air you need in a tank. More weight allowance for midgame snacks. You guys love snacks, dontcha?
