Gun gifted to Police Commissioner by FBI boss destroyed after safety concerns

Gun gifted to Police Commissioner by FBI boss destroyed after safety concerns

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FBI director Kash Patel gifted New Zealand’s Police Commissioner a 3D‑printed gun in July. Photo / US Embassy

The Police Commissioner was one of three people to be gifted 3D-printed guns from the director of the FBI.

The guns were later destroyed because they could have been made operable.

Richard Chambers said he received a “challenge coin” display stand, featuring an inoperable plastic replica pistol,