However, a member of the Dalai Lama's staff rejected López's offer, citing the inappropriateness of giving a weapon as a gift; López has said he will try to explain his purpose more clearly.
Emellertid avböjde en av Dalai Lamas anställda gåvan, eftersom denne menade det var opassande att ge ett vapen som gåva; López säger sig vilja söka tydliggöra sina avsikter.