Tag: forensic ballistics
Visualizing Ballistic Trajectories: How Courtroom Models Solve Complex Forensic Cases
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 12 2026
Learn how 3D laser scanning, AR, and 3D printing transform complex ballistic trajectories into clear, visual evidence that helps juries understand crime scenes.
Bullet Wipe and Metal Transfer: A Guide to Forensic Casework Interpretation
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Apr 12 2026
Expert breakdown of bullet wipe and metal transfer in forensic casework. Learn how to interpret residue rings and polymer marks to reconstruct shooting incidents.
Ballistic Fingerprinting: How Modern Database Systems Link Guns to Crimes
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Mar 26 2026
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
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 19 2026
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
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 19 2026
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.
