Usually means: Attract enemy gunfire away intentionally.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (draw fire)

verb:  (literal, also figurative) In an armed encounter, to attract gunfire from an adversary, whether unintentionally or deliberately for the purpose of allowing one's allies or colleagues to gain a tactical advantage over the adversary.
verb:  (idiomatic, by extension) To create a distraction that allows one's friends, co-workers, or other associates to gain an advantage over the distracted party.
verb:  (idiomatic, by extension) To attract criticism or an angry reaction.

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