Firearm Examination
Identification and classification of firearms.
Assessment of firearm condition, operability and mechanical function.
Examination for evidence consistent with discharge or attempted discharge.
Controlled test-firing, where appropriate
Bullet and Cartridge Case Examination
Comparison of fired bullets and cartridge cases.
Assessment of whether a bullet or cartridge case may be linked to a particular firearm.
Examination and classification of ammunition and its components.
Assessment of calibre and ammunition type
Toolmark Examination
Comparison of marks produced by tools and other instruments.
Examination of evidence from burglary, theft, and forced-entry investigations.
Assessment of whether a mark may have been produced by a particular tool.
Distance and Trajectory Analysis
Estimation of shooting distance, where suitable evidence is available.
Assessment of bullet paths, impact angles and possible trajectories.
Support for the reconstruction and interpretation of shooting incidents.
Serial Number Restoration
Recovery of obliterated, erased or altered serial numbers and other identifying marks on firearms and suitable metal objects.
Applications
Our services support:
Homicide investigations
Armed robbery investigations
Unlawful possession, use and trafficking of firearms
Assault and shooting incidents
Burglary and forced-entry investigations
Crime scene reconstruction
Court proceedings
Expert reports and testimony
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Firearms & Toolmarks (Ballistics)
Provides scientific examination of firearms, ammunition, bullets, cartridge cases and toolmarks to help link evidence to firearms or tools, reconstruct shooting and forced-entry incidents, and support criminal investigations and court proceedings.
RFI – Advancing Justice Through Science.
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