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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,
from Kash Patel in July.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers sought advice from the Firearms Safety Authority after receiving a gift from the director of the FBI. Photo / Mike Scott