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Turkey’s leader gives revolvers to every NATO leader as parting gift
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- After the NATO summit in Turkey, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gifted each leader a vintage Gumusay .357 Magnum revolver with live ammunition, highlighting Turkey’s defence industry achievements.
- The revolvers were personalized with the leaders' names and presented in wooden display boxes featuring the Turkish flag and NATO logo.
- Recipients handled the gifts differently: Belgium’s prime minister secured his revolver with airport police, Poland’s is awaiting customs clearance, and others sent theirs to embassies or government offices.
- Some leaders plan to donate their revolvers to museums, while others, like the UK’s Keir Starmer, received additional items such as cleaning kits and ammunition.
- Turkey is a major player in the global small arms market, ranking third in exports between 2019 and 2024, with its industry focusing mainly on semi-automatic firearms despite the vintage style of the Gumusay revolver.
