Firearms, the Law and Forensic Ballistics (International Forensic Science and Investigation)
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (917 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0748404325 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 350 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
… This book is … an enjoyable read. …the author offers some good advice to the novice, and as well for the advanced reader… .The author's extensive knowledge of the subject matter is clearly demonstrated…-Canadian Society of Forensic Science JournalThis book has clearly been written by a very experienced firearm examiner and it deals with all areas of work that an examiner might encounter… There is a vast amount of information packed into this book and there is something of value for anyone connected with the investigation
Attorney at Minimum Wage said Firearms and Ballistics. I am an attorney, and I needed to take a major refresher on this topic because of two murder trials coming up. One of my clients is CLEARLY innocent. I am very, very pleased with the literature I ordered. I may not understand every word, but I can now ask much more intelligent questions of my expert witnesses. Thanks.Attorney at Minimum Wage
This book offers a work of reference on the forensic science of firearms. The book includes information on gun barrel proof testing and ordnance code markings to be found in any publication.. It describes what happens when a weapon is fired in terms of internal, external and terminal, or wound, ballistics and the consequences of these happenings for the forensic scientist both at the scene of the shooting incident and in the laboratory. A history of the development of firearms and how and why firearms legislation is drafted are also presented. The role of the forensic scientist is explained in detail, including attending the scene of the crime and post- mortem examination, setting up databases, the recovery of deleted markings and serial numbers, instrumental and analytical techniques used in the laboratory, such as the latest techniques in detection of gunshot residues, and the presentation of evidence in court
Mr. He was a casework reporting officer for more than 25 years in the national Firearms Unit in the U.K., a division with oversight of 50 million persons in England and Wales and covering 43 police force areas. Government on firearms and firearms legislation as well as providing an annual report to Parliament. Warlow has a keen interest in gun sports. Tom Warlow has more than 50 years of experience using and handling firearms and was for nine years a member of the