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West Virginia University

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A WVU forensics researcher collects gunshot residue from a hand, using a sampling procedure in which carbon adhesive is mounted on an aluminum pin and plastic holder. Invisible gunshot residue can stick on the adhesive for further analysis.

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WVU Photo/Matt Sunday

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