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Forensic Ballistics in Court: Interpretation and Presentation of Firearms Evidence

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Table Of Contents

Chapter 1: Firearms History

Chapter 2: Weapon Types and Their Operation

Chapter 3: Proof Marks

Chapter 4: A Brief History of Ammunition

Chapter 5: An Introduction to Ballistics

Chapter 6: A Brief History of Forensic Firearms Identification

Chapter 7: Basic Concepts of Striation Matching

Chapter 8: Accidental Discharge

Chapter 9: Identification of Calibre from the Bullet Entry Hole

Chapter 10: Ricochet Analysis

Chapter 11: Bullet Penetration and Trajectory through Glass

Chapter 12: Range of Firing Estimations and Bullet Hole Examinations

Chapter 13: The Use of X-ray Photography for Projectile Identification

Chapter 14: Gunshot Residue Examination

Chapter 15: Gun Handling Tests

Chapter 16: Laser-etched Serial Numbers and Bar Codes

Chapter 17: Classification of Firearms-related Death

Chapter 18: Practical Considerations in a Firearms Case from a Legal Point of View

Chapter 19: Qualifying the Expert and Cross-examination Questions

Chapter 20: Chain of Custody

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