Border Services probe nets 800 illegal replica guns, 78 criminal charges

[surebet]

Originally Posted by Drache

wouldn't be hard for a CBSA agent to put the squeeze on a verifier, trade it for some like not arresting them or some sort of spook tactic.

Like I said earlier, how hard is it to track down that Peter sold a gun to Frank. They go talk to Frank and want to know where the gun is. Frank tells them he sold it on Airsoftcanada.com. They come in here and realize that "illegal replicas" are being sold (not hard look at the classified names lol). So they contact a verifier (there's a list or find somewhere around the age verified thing, they have entire teams of computer geeks to do that sort of shit). Once they get in they start copying names, or HELL start "purchasing" guns to get bank info, emails, names, and addresses (I never put a return address). Or they set up a "sting" and sell guns to get addresses.

Not to sound paranoid or anything, but "THEY" have been here for long. The powers that be know about this place, this sport and the sales, don't kid yourselves the powers that be have been living amongst us for a while.

[Drache]

Originally Posted by surebet

Not to sound paranoid or anything, but "THEY" have been here for long. The powers that be know about this place, this sport and the sales, don't kid yourselves the powers that be have been living amongst us for a while.

Ive known that for awhile, just trying to stir up a few noobs is all!

[ShortCut]

Originally Posted by Drache

wouldn't be hard for a CBSA agent to put the squeeze on a verifier, trade it for some like not arresting them or some sort of spook tactic.

Like I said earlier, how hard is it to track down that Peter sold a gun to Frank. They go talk to Frank and want to know where the gun is. Frank tells them he sold it on Airsoftcanada.com. They come in here and realize that "illegal replicas" are being sold (not hard look at the classified names lol). So they contact a verifier (there's a list or find somewhere around the age verified thing, they have entire teams of computer geeks to do that sort of shit). Once they get in they start copying names, or HELL start "purchasing" guns to get bank info, emails, names, and addresses (I never put a return address). Or they set up a "sting" and sell guns to get addresses.

So chances are it's no big huge problem, he on the forums?

[mcguyver]

Originally Posted by surebet

Not to sound paranoid or anything, but "THEY" have been here for long. The powers that be know about this place, this sport and the sales, don't kid yourselves the powers that be have been living amongst us for a while.

Yes, and how was it that Red Tiger got busted in PQ? Wasn't it in a face-to-face deal/sting.

[surebet]

Originally Posted by demco11

He is actually, may he RIP.
He brought airsoft into Canada and started its growth.

o.O

So why is he being cited for offenses?

[The Saint]

They've had years to do spy on ASC, if they were doing it, it's nothing new.

Don't panic is all I can say.

[Drache]

Originally Posted by The Saint

They've had years to do spy on ASC, if they were doing it, it's nothing new.

Don't panic is all I can say.

Best bet, don't panic unless LeGros or Mopic get busted or random people from the forums

[surebet]

Ugh... when will airsoft be less complicated in Canada...

[pugs144]

No one is going to get partyvanned here

[AngelusNex]

Ah fuck... at least on the upside, there will be a crap load of cheap guns on the classifieds now due to all the people here freaking out and wanting to get rid of all there guns.

[surebet]

Was it Droc that had a standing offer of 5$ per AEG and three fiddy for GBBs during the last scare?

Wonder if he scored anything lol!

[Drake]

Originally Posted by Sepulcrum

Ah fuck... at least on the upside, there will be a crap load of cheap guns on the classifieds now due to all the people here freaking out and wanting to get rid of all there guns.

That would actually be the worst thing someone could do, given that possession in itself isn't a crime, but unlicensed transfer is.

So the scenario would be more along the lines of retailers getting spooked and pulling out/going entirely private and private sales drying up cuz everyone decides to sit on what they have.

[ShortCut]

Originally Posted by The Saint

They've had years to do spy on ASC, if they were doing it, it's nothing new.

Don't panic is all I can say.

Yeah I geuss there is no point in panicing, cause if they were going to start a shitstorm, wouldn't the have done it by now? And even if they do start something, can't do anything about it, so why worry about something you can't stop?

[pugs144]

So....is the Flag Radiers game still on?

[The Saint]

Originally Posted by pugs144

So....is the Flag Radiers game still on?

I'm not Colt, but I don't see why not.