New Zealand officials were compelled to destroy gifts from FBI chief Kash Patel, specifically toy-inspired revolvers, as possessing them is illegal in the country. Despite being inoperable and resembling Nerf guns, these items met the legal definition of firearms under New Zealand law. Five officials voluntarily surrendered the guns, and an internal email revealed they could be made operational with minimal tools. The Maverick PG22 model, while manufactured to a high standard, lacks modern safety features.
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