Hope things are progressing well on the legal front and that Dave will be out of there and on the way home soon.

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Originally posted by furlough:

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Originally posted by Rick Lee:
I've spent a lot of time in China. About 14 yrs ago I was visiting some friends in Chengdu and the husband was a big Airsoft nut. He had done some work in Pakistan and really took to the gun culture, but couldn't bring any real guns back to China. He did, however, get full-auto AK-47 and M-16 Airsofts and was very proud of them. I'm not sure as to their legality in China. He insisted we take them up to the roof of his apt high rise and shoot beer cans, could not understand why I thought that was a bad idea.

Yeah our guy was based in Hong Kong. He had been back in the States for a few weeks and went Airsoft shooting with his son. His buddy, being a good guy, stuck the leftover rounds in his bag without him knowing.

They were in a side pocket. He never knew about them, flew around for two months and went through security all over the world but one night in Guangzhou the Chinese saw the "rounds" and lost their shit.

Why this happened - this was in 2019 when the Hong Kong protests against the Chinese were in full swing. And he posted on Facebook support for the Hong Kong protestors. Also he was a retired O-6 (full Colonel) from the Air Force. So the Chinese held him literally as a hostage for over a year. The Chinese were sending a message.

I think Dave is more low-profile so I'm hoping his process is quicker.

FedEx Pilot?

My attorney was able to schedule a face to face meeting with the Deputy Director of Public Prosecution this coming Monday. He is hoping to convince her to drop the charges. Praying that mercy and common sense prevails. I will keep everyone updated. Thanks

Fingers crossed.

Thumbs up....all the best.

Hoping for the best on Monday. Hang in there, Dave.

I hope Monday brings you good news Dave!
Hoping for the best.

Years ago when I bowled, I used to fly to the national tournaments. Back then one ball was called the “Grenade” because of the shape of its core weight block. The guy that X-rayed the ball wanted to look in the bowling bag and called over someone to assist. I swear it was like 2 apes staring at a monolith. I had to convince them that this WAS a real bowling ball and not a WMD.

As a note to those on the board --> When traveling, no matter by what mode, I turn every bag upside done and if possible inside out.
I then grab a Surefire light and search the bags like a cop looking for drugs. Every seam, every pocket.
We’re gun guys…stuff that is absolutely inconsequential to our everyday lives and basically worthless can be perceived as OMG! material to someone else in a restrictive jurisdiction.

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Originally posted by KMitch200:
I hope Monday brings you good news Dave!
Hoping for the best.

As a note to those on the board --> When traveling, no matter by what mode, I turn every bag upside done and if possible inside out.
I then grab a Surefire light and search the bags like a cop looking for drugs. Every seam, every pocket.
We’re gun guys…stuff that is absolutely inconsequential to our everyday lives and basically worthless can be perceived as OMG! material to someone else in a restrictive jurisdiction.

This is almost exactly what I described to my wife today about my new procedure for checking my bag prior to travel. I still can't believe I did that.

Think good thoughts for Monday. Hoping for a good outcome.

I'm hoping for the best outcome for you.

Dave you in my prayers. Praying for a good outcome Monday.

Papa needs new shoes

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This is almost exactly what I described to my wife today about my new procedure for checking my bag prior to travel. I still can't believe I did that.

I had used a bag and left a very nice Swiss Army Knife in the end cap of the bag, last used on a motorcycle trip, probably over a year before. TSA guy was nice about it and asked if I wanted to toss it or I could pay to mail it to myself. Chose to mail it, got it about a month later...

Good luck, we're all pulling for you...

Praying that they drop the case for you dave!

Hoping Monday brings good news and you'll soon be headed back stateside.

Spectacular sunsets await your arrival.

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FedEx Pilot?

Yep.

Any updates?

Praying the meeting went well.

Unfortunately they weren't able to have a face to face due to "scheduling conflicts". My lawyer reached out by phone only to be told the Deputy Director's decision would be made via email. When that email will be sent is unknown. I did receive word that she wanted to talk to the arresting officer so perhaps that suggests that she is at least considering it.

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Unfortunately they weren't able to have a face to face due to "scheduling conflicts".

A face to face would have been nice... but hang in there. Praying for you.