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Examination and advice on the operation, mechanical condition and legal status of firearms, ammunition and accessories
Identification and comparison of fired bullets and cartridge cases to a specific firearm
Determining the distance from firearm to “target” at the time of discharge
Assessment of bullet impact damage and establishing the path of a fired bullet
Serial number and obliterated marking restoration
Physical matching of broken or separated objects
Determining the presence of gunshot residue and the implications thereof
Opinion evidence on firearm handling, safety, marksmanship and training issues
Valuation of firearms, ammunition and accessories
Examination and comparison of toolmarks
Lectures and technical presentations pertaining to all areas of forensic firearm, toolmark and gunshot residue examination
Shooting accident reconstructions
Firearm safety and design evaluations
File reviews pertaining to forensic firearm, toolmark and gunshot residue examinations
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To provide these services, I maintain an efficient workspace that includes a bullet recovery system, comparison microscope, precision measuring equipment, metal lathe, milling machine, bore scope, handloading tools, chronograph, shot timer, external ballistics programs, photography gear and other specialized equipment. |
