# 3D replica gun gift from US official to Australian counterpart destroyed soon after

Kash Patel, a US government official, gave a 3D replica gun as a gift to his Australian counterpart. Within months, the gift was destroyed, likely due to security or legal concerns. The incident raises questions about diplomatic gift protocols and security risks.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/14/kash-patel-gave-his-australian-counterpart-a-3d-replica-gun-as-a-gift-it-was-destroyed-within-months) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:29 GMT