{"product_id":"handbook-of-firearms-and-ballistics-isbn-9780470694602","title":"Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe updated second edition of \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Firearms and Ballistics\u003c\/i\u003e includes recent developed analytical techniques and methodologies with a more comprehensive glossary, additional material, and new case studies. With a new chapter on the determination of bullet caliber via x-ray photography, this edition includes revised material on muzzle attachments, proof marks, non-toxic bullets, and gunshot residues. Essential reading for forensic scientists, firearms examiners, defense and prosecution practitioners, the judiciary, and police force, this book is also a helpful reference guide for undergraduate and graduate forensic science students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopments in Forensic Science ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Firearms 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 A Brief History of Firearms 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Weapon Types and Their Operation 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Proof Marks 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Ammunition 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 A Brief History of Ammunition 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Ammunition Components 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Non-toxic Shot 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 A Brief History of Propellants 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Priming Compounds and Primers 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Headstamp Markings on Ammunition 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Ballistics 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Internal, External and Terminal Ballistics 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Internal Ballistics 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 External Ballistics 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Terminal Ballistics 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Forensic Firearms Examination 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 A Brief History of Forensic Firearms Identifi cation 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Rifl ing Types and Their Identifi cation 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Fluted, Annular Ringed, Helical, Perforated and Oversized Chambers 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Basic Concepts of Striation Matching 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Basic Methodology Used in Comparison Microscopy 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Mathematical Proof of Striation Matches 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Accidental Discharge 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Identifi cation of Calibre from the Bullet Entry Hole 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Ricochet Analysis 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Bullet Penetration and Trajectory through Glass 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Range of Firing Estimations and Bullet Hole Examinations 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 The Use of X-ray Photography 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Range of Firing Estimations for Pistols and Rifl es 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Chemical Tests for Range of Firing Estimations and Bullet Entry\/Exit Hole Identifi cation 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Range of Firing Estimations for Shotguns 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Gunshot Residue Examination 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Formation of Discharge Residue 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Distribution of GSR Particles 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Identifi cation of GSR Particles 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 The Use of the SEM for GSR Detection 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Sample Collection 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 GSR Retention 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Conservation of GSR Particles on the Hands 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 GSR Distribution on the Hands 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.10 Identifi cation of Type of Ammunition, Country of Origin from GSR Analysis 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.11 Environmental Contaminants 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.12 Sources of Elements Commonly Found in Lead-Based GSRs 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.13 Extending the Recovery Period for GSR 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Gun-Handling Tests 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Methodology for Ferrozine Use 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Case Notes 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Restoration of Erased Numbers 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Methods Used for Removal of Serial Numbers 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Theory behind Number Restoration 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Non-recoverable Methods of Number Removal 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Practice of Number Restoration 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Chemical Methods of Restoration 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Reagents Used for Various Metals 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Electrolytic Methods of Restoration 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Reagents Used 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10 Ultrasonic Cavitation for Restoration 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.11 Magnetic Particle Method for Restoration 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.12 Other Methods of Restoration 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.13 Laser-Etched Serial Numbers and Bar Codes and Their Restoration 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Qualifying the Expert and Cross-Examination Questions 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 General Background Questions 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Comparison Microscopy 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 GSRs 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Ferrozine Test 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Standard of Review: ‘Daubert Trilogy’ 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Classifi cation of Firearm-Related Death 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Multiple-Shot Suicides 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Glossary 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Important dates in the History of Firearms from 1247 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 GSR results for Chinese and USSR ammunition 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Primer content of some cartridge-operated nail guns 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 Commercial and General Abbreviations for Bullet Confi gurations 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5 Trade Names 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 6 Gun Marks 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 7 Powder Burn Rate 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 8 Hearing Loss 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 9 General Firearms Values Conversion Table 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 393\u003c\/p\u003e  \"I would strongly recommend that this book be made available to practicing firearms examiners, laboratory directors, others interested in this field of science and attorneys.\" (AFTE Journals, 2011)  \u003cp\u003e\"Brian Heard provides readers with a sophisticated forensic interest in firearms with a hugely detailed and authoritative ‘state of the art' manual of all aspects of firearms and ballistics . . . Neil Davison also provides us with a detailed, thorough, and an authoritative manual on the huge variety of ‘non-lethal' weapons that are available, in development, or whose development has been terminated or fallen into abeyance.\" (A Journal of Policy and Practice, 16 February 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This second edition of the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Firearms and Ballistics\u003c\/i\u003e is welcomed, particularly given the lack of collected research elsewhere.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Howard Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, February 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eBrian Heard\u003c\/b\u003e began his career as an examiner in firearms and ballistics with the Metropolitan Police Forensics Firearms Laboratory at New Scotland Yard, London, UK. He rose to the level of Deputy Head of the Laboratory before joining the Royal Hong Kong Police as a ballistics officer. He is currently the officer in charge of the Ballistics and Firearms Identification Bureau for the Royal Hong Kong Police. He appears regularly in court as an expert witness in cases involving firearms, ammunition, tools and toolmarks, and has undertaken the research, development and implementation of improved techniques for the collection, examination and interpretation of gunshot residue particles via a scanning electron microscope. He also lectures to police training establishments and related organisations on all aspects of forensic ballistics, forensic firearms and toolmark examinations, gunshot residue analysis and the use of these techniques in criminal investigations. \u003cp\u003eDoes 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? Do the marks on a bullet prove categorically that it was fired from a particular weapon? These are all issues (amongst others) that the fully revised and updated Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Firearms and Ballistics: Examining and Interpreting Forensic Evidence\u003c\/i\u003e covers in a clear and accessible manner. The book will be essential reading for all forensic scientists specializing in this subject, firearms examiners, defence and prosecution practitioners, the judiciary, police forces and all those involved in this field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e takes into account the most important new analytical techniques and methodologies that have now been implemented in the field. Fully revised and updated throughout, the book now includes a more comprehensive glossary, new case study material –including the Jill Dando murder enquiry – and a new chapter on the determination of bullet calibre via X-ray photography\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompletely revised and updated Second Edition of this successful book.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated material on proof marks, muzzle attachments, non toxic bullets, GSR particles and SEM sampling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew case study material including the Jill Dando murder enquiry as a key example for reporting on GSR cases.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew chapter on the determination of bullet calibre via X-ray photography.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNow includes an updated and more comprehensive glossary to enhance understanding of the subject.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989331427557,"sku":"NP9780470694602","price":133.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470694602.jpg?v=1761783697","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/handbook-of-firearms-and-ballistics-isbn-9780470694602","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}