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Cartridges and Firearm Identification Hardcover - 2013 - 1st Edition

Name: Cartridges and Firearm Identification
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Author: Robert E. Walker
ISBN: 9781466502062

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At a time when crime scene television shows are all the rage amongst the civilian population, knowledge of firearm forensics is of paramount importance to crime scene analysts, police detectives, and attorneys for both the prosecution and the defense. Cartridges and Firearm Identification brings together a unique, multidisciplined approach to questions that arise regarding ammunition and firearms within the context of investigation. Supplying essential practical information about firearms and ammunition in a clear, easy-to-follow format, this volume:

Defines and depicts photographically all varieties of firearms
Presents investigative concerns of firearms evidence from the perspectives of evidence preservation and safe handling procedures
Introduces readers to the standards of measurement used to classify ammunition, including the significance of names, adjectives, and other descriptors used in conjunction with ammunition cartridges
Categorizes and identifies ammunition head stamps from cartridges produced around the world
Provides ammunition manufacturing practices for dozens of nations

The text offers a methodology for the identification of unknown firearms as well as ammunition of questioned identity. The author explains the terminology and describes each group of firearms and the aspects that identify the weaponry--including property marks, proof marks, and patent dates. Lavishly illustrated, this comprehensive reference includes case studies to support the text, making it a premier reference for all those responsible for the complicated task of investigating firearms and cartridges.

Details

Title Cartridges and Firearm Identification
Author Robert E. Walker
Binding Hardcover
Edition number 1st
Edition 1
Pages 404
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, U.S.A.
Date 2013
Illustrated Yes
Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
ISBN 9781466502062 / 1466502061
Weight 1.85 lbs (0.84 kg)
Dimensions 10 x 7 x 1.2 in (25.40 x 17.78 x 3.05 cm)
Library of Congress subjects Firearms - Identification, Evidence, Expert
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012032950
Dewey Decimal Code 683.4

About the author

Robert Walker has been involved in firearms examination for nearly two decades. He has been qualified as an expert in firearms, among other subjects, in the State of Florida's 20th Judicial Circuit and in the Federal Middle District of Florida. During his tenure, Robert has taught courses such as crime scene investigation and forensic photography at various colleges. He is an active police academy instructor, teaching investigative subject matter and also serving as a range officer. He routinely presents lectures related to firearms and shooting investigation to trade organizations, law enforcement agencies, and in the university setting.