Operation Bad Blood 2024 May 14 Q&A

Published on May 15, 2024
Duration: 66:31

This Q&A session for the 'Bad Blood' airsoft event covers crucial rules and gear considerations. Key topics include FPS and Joule limits (1.55 Joules max with 0.32g BBs), the inadvisability of non-standard BB sizes for chronographing, and discussions on optics like LPVS, including their limitations and features. The conversation also touches on pistol regulations, particularly for CO2 and green gas variants, and the importance of situational awareness and fair play in airsoft events.

Quick Summary

The Bad Blood airsoft event enforces a maximum energy limit of 1.55 Joules, using 0.32g BBs. This translates to approximately 405 FPS with 0.20g BBs. Non-standard BB sizes are prohibited as they cannot be accurately chronographed, ensuring safety and fair play.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Event Overview
  2. 00:42Bad Blood Event Details & Schedule
  3. 01:07CV Life Scope Giveaway Announcement
  4. 02:25Meet the Co-Host: Ian
  5. 03:16Q&A Format & Community Chats
  6. 03:50FPS and Joules Explained for Bad Blood
  7. 04:31Bad Blood 2024: 0.32g BBs & 1.55 Joules Max
  8. 05:11Stock AEGs and FPS Expectations
  9. 06:04Non-Standard BBs and Unsafe Firearms
  10. 06:41Insurance, Milsim-Lite, and National Game Alignment
  11. 07:55Bad Blood: Charity, Fun, and Milsim Elements
  12. 09:06Honing Skills and Even Playing Field
  13. 09:21Introducing Milsim Elements: Failed Attempts
  14. 09:43Full Auto Restrictions: SAW vs. M4 with Box Mag
  15. 11:14Milsim Games with Full Auto Rules
  16. 11:39Bad Blood: Full Auto and Structure Rules
  17. 12:02Castle Rules: Semi-Auto Only Inside
  18. 12:43Mouse-Holing Rule Explained
  19. 13:24Fair Play and Having Fun
  20. 13:42Question: Full Thrust Kit and BB Size
  21. 14:04Novritsch Products: 8mm vs. 6.44mm BBs
  22. 14:46Inability to Chronograph Non-Standard BBs
  23. 15:46Pistol Recommendations and Lanyard Use
  24. 16:13Risk of Losing Gear During Gameplay
  25. 17:00Importance of Lanyards for Pistols and Mags
  26. 17:40Marking Your Gear: Mags and Rifles
  27. 18:23Paint Marker for Gear Identification
  28. 19:39Marking Gear for Lost and Found
  29. 20:37Chat Participants and New Embeds
  30. 21:12Discovery Optics and Scope Giveaways
  31. 21:41Tactical Muzzle Loader and Historical Airsoft
  32. 22:42Guest Introductions
  33. 23:10Discovery Optics: Customer Feedback and New Scopes
  34. 23:31MS Series Scope: Reinforced Reticle
  35. 23:40Brake Barrel Airguns and Scope Durability
  36. 24:48Recoil and Scope Damage on Airguns
  37. 25:38Discovery's Reinforced Scope and Parallax Issues
  38. 25:53Airgun Hunting Distances and Parallax Needs
  39. 26:3550 Caliber Airguns and PCP Technology
  40. 27:42Scope Reliability and Reticle Rotation
  41. 28:08Zeroing Issues with Airsoft Scopes
  42. 28:41Vietnam Era M16 Scope
  43. 29:54Early Red Dot Scopes in Vietnam
  44. 30:33Using Both Eyes Open with Scopes
  45. 31:30Situational Awareness in Bad Blood
  46. 32:14Bad Blood: No Safe Back Direction
  47. 32:19Airsoft Cheater Videos and Hit Calling
  48. 33:14Question: LPV Unicorn - 1-8x FFP Daylight Bright Under $300
  49. 33:30Challenges of FFP Daylight Bright Optics
  50. 34:34Proprietary and Patented Optic Technologies
  51. 34:46Budget LPVs and Brightness Limitations
  52. 35:35High-End Daylight Bright Optics Examples
  53. 36:09Evolution of Daylight Bright Optics
  54. 37:09Question: Gas Pistols for Zombie Game
  55. 37:18Gas Pistols Allowed in Zombie Game (with FPS limits)
  56. 37:30CO2 vs. Green Gas Pistol Regulations
  57. 38:45Zombie Game: Low FPS and No Minimum Range
  58. 39:08CO2 Pistol Pressure and Ambient Temperature
  59. 39:34High FPS CO2 Pistol Example (500 FPS)
  60. 40:18CO2 Pistol Joules Exceeding Zombie Game Limits
  61. 41:21Green Gas vs. CO2 in Different Temperatures
  62. 41:28Preference for Propane Over CO2 Cartridges
  63. 42:13HPA Tapped Pistols and M4 Mags
  64. 42:28Pistol Full Auto Limitations
  65. 42:41Bolt Action Pistols as Sniper Pistols
  66. 43:04Inaccuracy of High FPS CO2 Pistols
  67. 43:44Custom HPA Tapped Pistols with High Capacity Mags
  68. 44:49Spring Tri-Shot Shotgun Effectiveness
  69. 45:23Appreciation for Diverse Airsoft Gear
  70. 45:47Challenge: HPA Tap a Smoke Wagon
  71. 46:04Smoke Wagon: Old West Revolver
  72. 46:31Mark Thomas: Tactical Muzzle Loader
  73. 46:45Franken-Project Guns vs. Reliable Gear
  74. 47:22Bad Blood: Each Player Runs Their Own Game
  75. 47:58Wild West Themed Airsoft Games
  76. 48:31Wild West Replicas: Smoke Wagon and Hater
  77. 49:01Lever Action Airsoft Rifles: Reliability Issues
  78. 49:52S&T Lever Action Rifles: Reliability and Skirmishability
  79. 50:23Virtue Clarifies CO2 Pistol Chrono Policy
  80. 50:36CO2 Pistol Chrono Policy: Not Generally Required
  81. 50:52Expensive CO2 Pistol Chrono Exception
  82. 51:09Golden Eagle 500 FPS CO2 1911 Example
  83. 51:57Inaccuracy of High FPS CO2 Pistols
  84. 52:18Design Flaws of High FPS CO2 Pistols
  85. 52:46Guest Recovering from COVID-19
  86. 53:04Taking Summer Off for Recovery
  87. 53:31Hospitalization and Ventilator Use
  88. 54:01Chat Scroll and Good Questions
  89. 54:13Dakota Burgess: Full Thrust Kit Discussion
  90. 54:24Inability to Chronograph 6.44mm BBs
  91. 55:50Full Thrust Kit: Hot Garbage and No Advantage
  92. 56:31No Actual Advantage to Larger Diameter BBs
  93. 57:05Marketing vs. Physics of Larger Diameter BBs
  94. 57:34YouTube Airsoft Sniper Videos: Omitting Misses
  95. 58:12Airsoft Cheater Videos vs. Wholesome Moments
  96. 58:40New Project: Showing the Other Side of Airsoft
  97. 59:15Airsoft's Reputation Damaged by Cheater Videos
  98. 59:36Effort to Showcase Positive Airsoft Moments
  99. 01:00:04Rest and Recovery from COVID-19
  100. 01:03:00Stress as a Factor in COVID-19 Severity
  101. 01:06:07Taking Time Off and Avoiding Work Stress
  102. 01:13:17Upcoming Sunday Livestream Details
  103. 01:15:13Special Guest from JDRF
  104. 01:17:09Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) Explanation
  105. 01:19:39Donations and Charity Support for Bad Blood
  106. 01:21:59Next Livestream Date and Time
  107. 01:22:20Closing Remarks and Thank You

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the FPS and Joule limits for the Bad Blood airsoft event?

The Bad Blood airsoft event has a maximum energy limit of 1.55 Joules, specifically when using 0.32g BBs. This translates to approximately 405 FPS with 0.20g BBs or 367 FPS with 0.25g BBs, ensuring a safe and fair playing field for all participants.

Why are non-standard BB sizes prohibited in airsoft events like Bad Blood?

Non-standard BB sizes, such as 6.44mm, are prohibited because they cannot be accurately chronographed with standard airsoft equipment. This inability to verify FPS and Joules poses a safety risk and prevents fair play, making them unusable on the field.

What are the rules regarding CO2 pistols in airsoft, especially for events like the zombie game?

CO2 pistols can be problematic due to unregulated pressure that increases with temperature, potentially exceeding event Joule limits. For low-power events like the zombie game, they are generally not recommended and may require chronographing to ensure compliance.

What are the challenges in finding a daylight-bright First Focal Plane (FFP) optic under $300?

Finding a daylight-bright FFP optic under $300 is difficult because FFP designs typically use floating reticles without embedded illumination. Achieving daylight brightness often requires LEDs, which are more common in Second Focal Plane (SFP) optics, or very expensive technologies not found in budget FFP models.

How important is marking your airsoft gear, and what should be marked?

Marking your airsoft gear, including magazines, rifles, and radios, is highly recommended. Using tape with your name and phone number helps ensure lost items can be returned through lost and found, preventing accidental loss and aiding in organization.

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