However , a member of the ORGANIZATION@1 's staff rejected PERSON@1 's offer , citing the inappropriateness of giving a weapon as a gift ; PERSON@1 has said he will try to explain his purpose more clearly .

However , a member of the ORGANIZATION@1 's staff rejected PERSON@1 ' offer , saying it is not appropriate to give a weapon as a gift ; PERSON@1 has said he will try to explain his purpose more clearly .
