Isn't this pretty normal? World leaders give ceremonial gifts all the time, and its usually to the office rather than the individual

In Canada's case

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mark-carney-recep-tayyip-erdogan-nato-summit-gun-9.7264610

According to Global Affairs Canada, "all official gifts are handled in accordance with applicable Canadian laws, security requirements and government policies."

Carney said the RCMP deactivated the revolver, meaning it is no longer able to fire live ammunition.

"The next thing that went through my mind is this is something for the war museum or a CAF museum or something like that," Carney said. "It's interesting and it relates to NATO and the bigger picture," Carney said.

"We're going to find the best home for it."

Why not? If I was the leader of a country known for its guns, I'd take advantage of it and use them to impress/build a relationship with other world leaders. They'd think of my country every time they shot it or dealt with arms procurement.

I dont trust right wing cnn