In his 'Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics', Brian Heard explains to lawyers presenting evidence in court and others, all aspects of the examination of firearms.
"Does the gunshot residue reveal how far from the target a weapon was fired? Is there any trace evidence to prove the accused handled a specific firearm? What is the likely behaviour of a ricocheting bullet? These are all issues (amongst others) that the fully revised and update…
"Does the gunshot residue reveal how far from the target a weapon was fired? Is there any trace evidence to prove the accused handled a specific firearm? What is the likely behaviour of a ricocheting bullet? These are all issues (amongst others) that the fully revised and update…
Written as an introduction for the non-scientific student, this text combines case studies with applicable technology, covering criminal investigations, analytical techniques & the abilities & limitations of the modern forensics lab.
Written as an introduction for the non-scientific student, this text combines case studies with applicable technology, covering criminal investigations, analytical techniques & the abilities & limitations of the modern forensics lab.
Written as an introduction for the non-scientific student, this text combines case studies with applicable technology, covering criminal investigations, analytical techniques & the abilities & limitations of the modern forensics lab.
Wound ballistics: basics and applications
Wound ballistics: basics and applications
Wound ballistics: basics and applications
The definitive interdisciplinary reference work for wound ballistics Basics The book begins by providing the necessary basic knowledge about physics, ballistics and ammunition and weapons. Then it describes the behaviour of projectiles in humans and animals (the physics of gunsh…