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Firearms

Was this bullet fired by that gun? Did this bullet come from that box of cartridges? Experts have long stated opinions on these topics, but new research raises questions about whether the so-called experts really know what they are talking about.

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  • Forensics Library
    • Firearm Ballistics Firearm Ballistics
      • Firearm Ballistics Research Firearm Ballistics Research
        • Firearms--Gunshot Residue
          Document Lessons from Baltimore's GSR Debacle Good overview of basic problems with GSR analysis
          [ 02/02/06  |  Submitter: Thompson  |  more info ]
          Document Retention of GSR on Clothing After Laundering Suggests that definitive conclusions cannot be drawn with respect to time of deposition based on the presence of GSR on clothing. GSR can also be retained in articles of clothing after laundering.
          [ Submitter: PDSDC  |  more info ]
          Document Why We Cannot Rely on Firearm Forensics (article from New Scientist) This article from New Scientist summarizes the major shortcomings of gunshot residue analysis. Specific shortcomings include cross-contamination of GSR, (resulting from airborne residue) and ambiguous source attribution.
          [ Submitter: PDSDC  |  more info ]