Tag: firearm identification
Magazine and Feed System Marks: Linking Firearms to Cases
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Sep 4 2026
Discover how magazine and feed system marks provide critical forensic links in firearm investigations. Learn how these unique wear patterns differentiate specific magazines and weapons, enhancing case resolution beyond traditional breech face analysis.
Class Characteristics: How Forensic Experts Identify Firearm Types from Bullets
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 17 2026
Learn how forensic experts use class characteristics like caliber and rifling to identify the type of firearm that fired a bullet. Understand the difference between class and individual marks.
3-D Ballistic Imaging: How Advanced Bullet Comparison Technology Works
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 17 2026
Discover how 3-D ballistic imaging revolutionizes forensic ballistics by replacing subjective visual checks with precise, data-driven bullet comparisons.
Cold Case Ballistics: Re-examining Legacy Test Fires and Modern Forensic Standards
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Jun 2 2026
Explore how modern forensics re-examines cold case ballistics. Learn about legacy test fires, NIBIN database usage, and the shift from subjective microscopy to digital evidence analysis.