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Firearms

Forensic errors trigger reviews of D.C. crime lab ballistics unit, prosecutors say

March 24, 2017 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Forensic errors trigger reviews of D.C. crime lab ballistics unit, prosecutors sayRead More

Forensic Discipline: Firearms

Gun expert revises testimony that helped convict Rockford man of murder (WI)

December 13, 2016 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Gun expert revises testimony that helped convict Rockford man of murder (WI)Read More

Forensic Discipline: Firearms

Aaron Hernandez trial should include ballistics evidence, prosecutors say (MA)

December 7, 2016 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Aaron Hernandez trial should include ballistics evidence, prosecutors say (MA)Read More

Forensic Discipline: Firearms

Gunshot residue contamination of the hands of police offices following start-of-shift handling of their firearm

November 1, 2016 //  by Sarah Olson

Forensic Science International published a research article by Michael Cook in Nov. 2016. The study found that 85 percent of officers had 3-component GSR particles on their hands immediately following the start-of-shift handling of their firearms.

Gunshot residue contamination of the hands of police offices following start-of-shift handling of their firearmRead More

Resource Category: Featured ArticlesForensic Discipline: Firearms, Trace Evidence

Scrutiny over forensics expands to ballistics (MA)

October 31, 2016 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Scrutiny over forensics expands to ballistics (MA)Read More

Forensic Discipline: Firearms

Scrutiny over forensics expands to ballistics (MA)

October 31, 2016 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Scrutiny over forensics expands to ballistics (MA)Read More

Forensic Discipline: Firearms

This Machine Could Prevent Gun Violence — If Only Cops Used It

October 6, 2016 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

This Machine Could Prevent Gun Violence — If Only Cops Used ItRead More

Forensic Discipline: Firearms

Gun experts continue testimony in libel case

October 4, 2016 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Gun experts continue testimony in libel caseRead More

Forensic Discipline: Firearms

Firearms experts testify in N&O libel trial

October 3, 2016 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Firearms experts testify in N&O libel trialRead More

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Who Loaded the Gun? Recovering DNA from Bullet Casings

September 27, 2016 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Who Loaded the Gun? Recovering DNA from Bullet CasingsRead More

Forensic Discipline: DNA, Firearms

Under the Gun: Forensic Scientists as Stressed as Cops and Jail Guards

August 19, 2016 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Under the Gun: Forensic Scientists as Stressed as Cops and Jail GuardsRead More

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NIST 3D Ballistics Research Database

July 7, 2016 //  by Sarah Olson

Information about a new research database and techniques used in firearm-toolmark comparisons.

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Resource Category: WebsitesForensic Discipline: Firearms

Suspected Serial Killer ‘Grim Sleeper’ Defense Targets Ballistics Evidence

April 27, 2016 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

Suspected Serial Killer ‘Grim Sleeper’ Defense Targets Ballistics EvidenceRead More

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D.C. Court of Appeals judge faults overstated forensic gun-match claims

January 22, 2016 //  by Chris Liu-Beers

D.C. Court of Appeals judge faults overstated forensic gun-match claimsRead More

Forensic Discipline: Firearms

PCAST Report

January 1, 2016 //  by Sarah Olson

The 2016 PCAST Report found that “firearms analysis currently falls short of the criteria for foundational validity, because there is only a single appropriately designed study to measure validity and estimate reliability. The scientific criteria for foundational validity require more than one such study, to demonstrate reproducibility. Whether firearms analysis should be deemed admissible based on …

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Resource Category: Reports and PublicationsForensic Discipline: Firearms

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