Question: Is it really possible to get a fingerprint off the handle of a gun as seen on the show?
Ssiscool
13th Jul 2020
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
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Answer: Yes. Fingerprints can be obtained from most places, including the inside of latex gloves. This makes getting a print off a gun child's play.
Ssiscool ★
Unlike the show, finding a fingerprint on a gun handle is rare. Most gun handles have textured surfaces that don't allow fingerprints to form.