Forensic ballistics in court : interpretation and presentation of firearms evidence / Brian J. Heard.

Author/creator Heard, Brian J.
Format Book
PublicationOxford : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.
Copyright Date©2013
Descriptionxviii, 375 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
Forensic ballistics.
Firearms--Identification.
Bullets--Identification.
Criminal investigation.

Contents 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Heard, Brian J. Forensic ballistics in court Hoboken : Wiley, 2013 9781118504994
LCCN 2012042783
ISBN9781119962670 (cloth)
ISBN1119962676 (cloth)
ISBN9781119962687 (pbk.)
ISBN1119962684 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HV8077 .H4293 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold