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FBI Director’s Gift Turns Into Gun Control Drama | Melbourne News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
FBI Director Kash Patel’s diplomatic charm took a bizarre turn when he gifted a 3D-printed imitation pistol to Australia’s then-head of police, Reece Kershaw — a conversation starter that didn’t last. After new AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett took office, the replica was destroyed by Australia’s forensic firearms team, citing safety concerns and advice from the ACT Firearms Registry. The same fate befell similar gifts in New Zealand, where officials found some replicas potentially operable. Meanwhile, Kershaw kept a personalized bourbon bottle — valued at $51–$100 — as a retirement memento, part of Patel’s rumored tradition of gifting bourbon to officials, a practice the FBI says is ethically sound. Patel’s visit focused on strengthening ties against cybercrime and transnational threats, positioning Australia as a key U.S. ally. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/14dd78d25c43bd12