Police link 3D printers to ghost guns using ‘fingerprints’ from printers — toolmarks left behind during printing can make ghost guns traceable
Tracing the source of 3D-printed ghost guns has been a serious challenge, with some manufacturers seeking to remain anonymous. Forensic investigator Kirk Garrison from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department suggests he has found a method to connect 3D printed ghost gun components to specific printers through fingerprints left during the printing process.
Using a microscope to study 3D printed weapons, Garrison noticed consistent toolmarks in the filament’s dispersion patterns. While these marks can’t definitively identify a printer, they can help narrow down the investigation. Factors such as extruder size and printing conditions complicate the identification process. Despite being a new and unexplored forensic study, Garrison’s work could lead to significant implications in tracking ghost guns.
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