FBI Director Kash Patel's 3D-Printed Toy Gun Replicas Violate New Zealand's Strict Firearm Laws

Nov 25, 2025 08:25 pm CST

FBI Director Kash Patel's gift of 3D-printed Maverick PG22 revolvers to New Zealand officials violated local firearms laws, requiring their surrender and destruction. The replicas, inspired by toy Nerf guns, could be easily modified to become operational weapons, highlighting the cultural and legal differences regarding firearms between the US and New Zealand, where gun ownership is considered a privilege rather than a right.