David Gregory Actually Did Have Permission To Use Magazine Clip As Prop, Report Says

As reports about David Gregory‘s using a high-capacity magazine clip as a prop on Meet the Press pile up, TMZ reports another bit of information. Gregory did get the okay to use the magazine, the report says. The permission evidently came from a D.C. police official who informed the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

RELATED: NBC Reportedly Requested High-Capacity Clip For Meet The Press, Was Denied By Police

TMZ cites a source who said a staffer from Meet the Press called ATF and inquired about the legality of the prop. Per the report:

Our sources say the D.C. police official informed ATF David could legally show the magazine, provided it was empty. An ATF official then called the staffer from “Meet the Press” to inform them they could use the magazine.

Earlier reports noted the statement from D.C. police that said “NBC was informed that possession of a high capacity magazine is not permissible and the request was denied.” TMZ observed that the show may have gotten conflicting answers. The matter has been under investigation.

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