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A practical look at the specialized equipment a firearms unit depends on, and the reference collections that give examiners a basis for comparison.
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Understanding how firearms are manufactured is essential to interpreting the marks they leave. This course traces the processes behind barrels, breech faces, and firing pins.
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This course examines why firearm and toolmark identification works, and how examiners support their conclusions to scientific and legal standards.
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From safe handling to full functional testing, this course covers how firearms work and how to examine them methodically as evidence.
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The core skill of the firearms examiner: comparing the marks on fired components under the comparison microscope to determine whether they share a common origin.
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Before any comparison, components must be examined and characterized. This course covers the systematic examination of bullets, cartridge cases, and cartridges.
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A grounding in how firearms and ammunition have evolved, giving context that sharpens identification and interpretation.
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When serial numbers are ground off or altered, examiners can often recover them. This course covers the science and practice of serial number restoration.
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For an accredited laboratory, methods must be verified before use. This course applies method verification and validation to the ballistics discipline.
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