Tag: forensic ballistics

Ballistic Fingerprinting: How Modern Database Systems Link Guns to Crimes

Ballistic Fingerprinting: How Modern Database Systems Link Guns to Crimes

Modern ballistic fingerprinting databases like IBIS and NIBIN transform forensic investigations by digitally matching gun-fired bullets. Learn how automated systems link weapons to crimes faster than ever.

Shotgun Evidence: How Wads, Pellets, and Gauge Reveal the Firearm Used

Shotgun Evidence: How Wads, Pellets, and Gauge Reveal the Firearm Used

Forensic experts use shotgun wads and pellets to determine gauge, shot size, and ammunition type. Learn how wad measurements, pellet weight, and new imaging tech like DECT help solve crimes involving shotguns.

Contact, Intermediate, and Distant Gunshot Wounds: Forensic Indicators Explained

Contact, Intermediate, and Distant Gunshot Wounds: Forensic Indicators Explained

Forensic experts use distinct wound patterns to determine if a gunshot was fired at contact, intermediate, or distant range. Each distance leaves unique signs - from muzzle imprints to stippling - that help solve crimes.