Does the show criminal minds use real guns?

The show "Criminal Minds" does not typically use real guns. Instead, the show uses prop guns, which are designed to look and sound like real guns, but are not able to fire live ammunition. This is done for safety reasons, as the show is filmed in a studio with many people present, and it would be dangerous to have real guns on set. Additionally, the show sometimes uses digital effects to add gunfire to scenes.