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Firearms: Where Do I Start??

Ballistics comparisons – start by reading the Motion in Limine to Exclude Ballistics evidence in the library. See also, Griffin & LaMagna, Daubert Challenges to Forensic Evidence: Ballistics Next on the Firing Line. The Champion, September/October 2002.

Bullet lead analysis – A number of articles have recently been published that raise questions about the fundamental assumptions underlying bullet lead analysis. See:

Randich, Duerfeldt, McLendon & Tobin, A metallurgical review of the interpretation of bullet lead compositional analysis. 127 Forensic Science International 174-191 (2002).


		Hair and Fiber Evidence: Where Do I Start Firearms: Where Do I Start?? Ballistics comparisons – start by reading the Motion in Limine to Exclude Ballistics evidence in the library. See also, Griffin & LaMagna, Daubert Challenges to Forensic Evidence: Ballistics Next on the Firing Line. The Champion, September/October 2002. Bullet lead analysis – A number of articles have recently been published that raise questions about the fundamental assumptions underlying bullet lead analysis. See: Randich, Duerfeldt, McLendon & Tobin, A metallurgical review of the interpretation of bullet lead compositional analysis. 127 Forensic Science International 174-191 (2002). Back to Firearm Ballistics