Attack of the Chinese clones.

Forever_kaos · October 16th, 2009, 00:17

Not sure if this is related to recent reports I've heard about gun seizing in China, but interesting read.

"Shenzhen Customs officers destroy replica guns in the warehouse of its Huizhou anti-smuggling office Thursday. About 2,790 guns and 1,500 kilograms of spare parts were destroyed, Customs officials said Friday. The popularity of field warfare games has contributed to increased demand for replica guns in the domestic market, which has led to an increase in replica gun smuggling cases, officials said. The guns resemble the real thing in color, weight, size and quality, and as such can be used by criminals to threaten victims in robberies and muggings. So far nearly 12,000 smuggled replica guns and spare parts have been seized by the Customs this year.Li Hao"

http://szdaily.sznews.com/html/2009-...ent_794341.htm

pusangani · October 16th, 2009, 00:24

all those poor Dboys, Cymas and Jing Gongs

I'll pour a bit of my 40 out for you all tonight

Forever_kaos · October 16th, 2009, 00:27

No kidding, I'd gladly give them say $1,000 or so, to 'dispose' of them myself.

Rent a U-Haul and I'm golden.

Mitchell12 · October 16th, 2009, 00:29

Fuck,Lets just hope it's one of those crackdowns that don't last.

I'm not worried about the clones too much but they do keep the market price down a little, Also the parts thing sucks too.

Shirley · October 16th, 2009, 00:29

The pain! UGHHH!

pusangani · October 16th, 2009, 00:30

nah it wont last, the just needed some publicity to show how much guns they're destroying, nothing more, production will resume next month, just like drugs

Skladfin · October 16th, 2009, 00:31

psshhh their all china clones

Shirley · October 16th, 2009, 00:31

If anything, they're still making money, they'll stop it this time and let it go.
Money makes the world go round..

DuffMan · October 16th, 2009, 03:21

Shenzhen is turning into a wild west, and cops aren't taking any chances anymore. There has been a string of contract, professional hits/assassinations in the past couple months with firearms used. The use of firearms is pretty unprecedented and the police responses appear to be reciprocal.

Whether production will or won't resume as quickly as ASC's optimists predict is murky, particularly if most of the manufacturing or distribution nodes are in Shenzhen.

AngelusNex · October 16th, 2009, 09:38

The destruction of smuggled guns clearly tells me that the clone companies may not be able to start up again.... a real shame for airsoft. Looks like the sport is going to get real expensive again... oh well, I got all the guns i need now.

Hata · October 16th, 2009, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forever_kaos

" The guns resemble the real thing in color, weight, size and quality, and as such can be used by criminals to threaten victims in robberies and muggings."

Canada has Cansoft, China now should consider "ChinaSoft" w/ clear body....

mcguyver · October 16th, 2009, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngelusNex

The destruction of smuggled guns clearly tells me that the clone companies may not be able to start up again.... a real shame for airsoft. Looks like the sport is going to get real expensive again... oh well, I got all the guns i need now.

Yes, guns like Marui and Classic Army might become available for at least $500.

China clones gone? I won't shed a tear. They lived to service ass-backwards-governed countries like Canada, the rest of the world has better access to better stuff.

Amos · October 16th, 2009, 10:57

Over 2790 chinese clones destroyed?!

HURRAY! That's 2790 less problem guns I'd have to work on!

Forever_kaos · October 16th, 2009, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hata

Canada has Cansoft, China now should consider "ChinaSoft" w/ clear body....

Yeah that's great for those of you who like the clear stuff, I still love my Dboys Kalash to death and I do believe they are a clone company.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amos

Over 2790 chinese clones destroyed?!

HURRAY! That's 2790 less problem guns I'd have to work on!

I guess that's one way to look at it

But man, there must've been something nice in there.

I do wonder if this will completely destroy the Clone market, and only bigger companies will remain or what's to happen.

Daiviet · October 16th, 2009, 12:52

Probably not, it's most likely the same situation that happens in Pacific Mall in Scarborough with DVD's. Every year a few dvd pirate stores get raided, and every year there are new ones that take their spot.

If anything, I think those dvd places call the police themselves, to get rid of extra non-selling stock.

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October 16th, 2009, 00:17	#1
Forever_kaos Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississauga.	Attack of the Chinese clones. Not sure if this is related to recent reports I've heard about gun seizing in China, but interesting read. "Shenzhen Customs officers destroy replica guns in the warehouse of its Huizhou anti-smuggling office Thursday. About 2,790 guns and 1,500 kilograms of spare parts were destroyed, Customs officials said Friday. The popularity of field warfare games has contributed to increased demand for replica guns in the domestic market, which has led to an increase in replica gun smuggling cases, officials said. The guns resemble the real thing in color, weight, size and quality, and as such can be used by criminals to threaten victims in robberies and muggings. So far nearly 12,000 smuggled replica guns and spare parts have been seized by the Customs this year.Li Hao" http://szdaily.sznews.com/html/2009-...ent_794341.htm __________________ Johann Hansen. 1./SS-Pz-Gren. Rgt. 20. 9th SS Hohenstaufen. Ontario's Largest WW2 re-enactment. OP Woodsman. Join us!

October 16th, 2009, 00:24	#2
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	all those poor Dboys, Cymas and Jing Gongs I'll pour a bit of my 40 out for you all tonight __________________

October 16th, 2009, 00:27	#3
Forever_kaos Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississauga.	No kidding, I'd gladly give them say $1,000 or so, to 'dispose' of them myself. Rent a U-Haul and I'm golden. __________________ Johann Hansen. 1./SS-Pz-Gren. Rgt. 20. 9th SS Hohenstaufen. Ontario's Largest WW2 re-enactment. OP Woodsman. Join us!

October 16th, 2009, 00:29	#5
Shirley A-56 aka Mr.Hitman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON	The pain! UGHHH! __________________ CANADIAN AIRSOFT PRACTICAL SHOOTING (CAPS) CAPS DIRECTOR # 0047

October 16th, 2009, 00:30	#6
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	nah it wont last, the just needed some publicity to show how much guns they're destroying, nothing more, production will resume next month, just like drugs __________________

October 16th, 2009, 00:31	#7
Skladfin Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia	psshhh their all china clones

October 16th, 2009, 03:21	#9
DuffMan Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004	Shenzhen is turning into a wild west, and cops aren't taking any chances anymore. There has been a string of contract, professional hits/assassinations in the past couple months with firearms used. The use of firearms is pretty unprecedented and the police responses appear to be reciprocal. Whether production will or won't resume as quickly as ASC's optimists predict is murky, particularly if most of the manufacturing or distribution nodes are in Shenzhen. __________________ "He resisted. I asked him to comply." "Telling him to 'eat it, bitch' is not really a request."

October 16th, 2009, 09:38	#10
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	The destruction of smuggled guns clearly tells me that the clone companies may not be able to start up again.... a real shame for airsoft. Looks like the sport is going to get real expensive again... oh well, I got all the guns i need now.

October 16th, 2009, 10:57	#13
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	Over 2790 chinese clones destroyed?! HURRAY! That's 2790 less problem guns I'd have to work on! __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

October 16th, 2009, 12:52	#15
Daiviet Captain Sunshine Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006	Probably not, it's most likely the same situation that happens in Pacific Mall in Scarborough with DVD's. Every year a few dvd pirate stores get raided, and every year there are new ones that take their spot. If anything, I think those dvd places call the police themselves, to get rid of extra non-selling stock.

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