Heard, Brian J.

Forensic ballistics in court : interpretation and presentation of firearms evidence / Brian J. Heard. - xviii, 375 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

About the author -- Introduction -- Firearms history -- Weapon types and their operation -- Proof marks -- Ammunition components -- An introduction to ballistics -- A brief history of forensic firearms identification -- Basic concepts of striation matching identification -- Accidental discharge -- Identification of calibre from the bullet entry hole -- Ricochet analysis -- Bullet penetration and trajectory through glass.

9781119962687 1119962684

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Forensic ballistics.
Firearms--Identification.
Bullets--Identification.
Criminal investigation.

363.25 HEA