xrelative = abs(x - obj_growtangle.x);
if (shotready && (!caralert || (xrelative >= 12 && xrelative <= 23)))
{
    if (flashtimer < 8)
    {
        flashtimer++;
    }
    else
    {
        shotready = 0;
        d = scr_childbullet(x, y, obj_viro_invaderbullet);
        d.speed = bigshot ? 6 : 4;
        d.grazepoints = grazepoints;
        if (bigshot)
            d.image_xscale = 2;
        d.direction = 270;
        flashtimer = 0;
    }
}