Incomplete Garland Tommy Gun FOIA Response Leaves Basic Questions Unanswered

Summary

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request concerning a "Tommy Gun" replica gifted by FBI Director Christopher Wray to Attorney General Merrick Garland received an incomplete response in July 2026. The FBI confirmed the item was a replica costing $268.16 from Replica Weaponry, but failed to clarify how it was legally shipped to Washington D.C. despite common restrictions on imitation firearms. The author criticizes the lack of transparency from federal agencies.