{"product_id":"forensic-ballistics-in-court-9781119962687","title":"Forensic Ballistics in Court","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author xiii  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the companion website xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.0 Firearms History 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.0.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.0.2 The flintlock 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.0.3 The percussion system 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.0.4 The pinfire system 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.0.5 The rimfire system 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.0.6 The Dreyse needle fire system 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.0.7 The centre fire system 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.0.8 The revolver 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.0.9 The self-loading pistol 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2.0 Weapon Types and Their Operation 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.1 Introduction 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.2 Handguns 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.3 Rifles 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.4 Shotguns 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.5 Combination weapons 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.6 Sub-machine guns 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.7 Assault rifles 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.8 Machine guns and heavy machine guns 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.9 Muzzle attachments 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.10 Important parts of a weapons mechanism 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.11 Bent and sear 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.12 Other important parts of a revolver mechanism 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.0.13 Hand and ratchet 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Gas and Air Powered Weapons 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.1 Introduction 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.2 Weapon types 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.3 Ammunition 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.4 Considerations 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Rifling Types and Their Identification 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Introduction 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Basics 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3 Class characteristics 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4 General introduction to rifling 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional reading 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Home-made, Improvised and Converted Firearms 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Introduction 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Improvised firearms 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Converting air weapons 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.4 Home-made and converted toys and replica weapons 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.5 Home-made ammunition 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Antique Weapons 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1 Introduction 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.2 Background 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.3 Defining ‘antique’ 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.0 Proof Marks 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.0.1 Introduction 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.0.2 Proof marks 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.0.3 Types of proof 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.0.4 Proof marks and the examiner 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.0.5 Examples of proof marks 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4.0 A Brief History of Ammunition 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.0.1 Introduction 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.0.2 Basics 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Ammunition Components 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.1 Introduction 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.2 Basics 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.3 Ammunition types 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.4 Primer cap types 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.5 Cartridge cases 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.6 Shotgun ammunition 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Bullet Types 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1 Introduction 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2 Basics 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.3 Bullet materials 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.4 Other bullet types 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.5 Bullet nose configuration 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.6 Bullet base configuration 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.7 Bullet lubrication 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Headstamps and Other Identifying Features on Ammunition 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 Introduction 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Basics 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Clandestine ammunition 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4 Colour coding of ammunition 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Non-toxic and Frangible Bullets 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.1 Introduction 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2 Elimination of lead in ammunition 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.3 Materials used in non-toxic ammunition 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.4 The current situation 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Non-toxic Shot 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.1 Introduction 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.2 Materials used in non-toxic shotgun ammunition 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested further reading 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 A Brief History of Propellants 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6.1 Introduction 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6.2 Basics 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6.3 Black powder 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6.4 Nitro propellants 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6.5 Dating of ammunition 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6.6 Reduced loads for target shooting 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Priming Compounds 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7.1 Introduction 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7.2 Basics 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7.3 A short history of priming compounds 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7.4 Manufacture 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7.5 Accidental discharge of primers 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5.0 An Introduction to Ballistics 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.0.1 Introduction 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.0.2 Basics 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.0.3 Background 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Internal Ballistics 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.1 Introduction 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.2 Basics 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.3 Recoil 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.4 Barrel pressure 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 External Ballistics 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Introduction 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Basics 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 Maximum range of missiles 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.4 Maximum altitude that a bullet will attain 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5 Terminal velocity 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.6 Use of sight to compensate for bullet drop 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.7 Other influencing factors 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.8 Muzzle energy 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.9 Momentum 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Terminal Ballistics 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Introduction 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Basics 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3 General wound ballistic concepts 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4 Other factors influencing the wounding capabilities of a missile 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.5 Bullet performance and ‘wounding capabilities’ 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.6 Relative stopping power (RSP) 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.7 Bullet resistant vests (BRV) 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6.0 A Brief History of Forensic Firearms Identification 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.0.1 Introduction 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.0.2 Early cases involving bullet identification 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.0.3 Use of photomicrographs 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.0.4 Identification of weapon from breech face markings 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.0.5 Early use of comparison microscope 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.0.6 Introduction of the binocular comparison microscope 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.0.7 Improvements in illumination 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.0.8 Photography of stria 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.0.9 Modern technology for stria comparison 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested further reading 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7.0 Basic Concepts of Striation Matching 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.0.1 Introduction 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.0.2 Basics 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.0.3 Identification of weapon type 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.0.4 Individual characteristics on cartridge cases 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.0.5 Formation of stria 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.0.6 Problematical areas 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Basic Concepts in Comparison Microscopy 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.1 Introduction 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.2 Basic methodology and background to stria comparisons 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.3 Lighting used for comparison microscopy 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.4 The concept of consecutive matching stria 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.5 Obtaining control samples 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.6 Manufacturing marks on ammunition 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.7 Recovery methods for fired bullets 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.8 Conclusion 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 The Concept of Consecutive Matching Stria 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 Introduction 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Basics 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Arguments for and against the concept of stria comparisons 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 A Statistical Model to Illustrate the Concept of Individuality in Striation Matches 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.1 Introduction 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2 Basics 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.3 Stria individuality 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.4 Philosophy 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8.0 Accidental Discharge 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.0.1 Introduction 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.0.2 Basics 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.0.3 Trigger mechanisms 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.0.4 Reasons for an accidental discharge 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.0.5 Negligent discharges 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9.0 Identification of Calibre from the Bullet Entry Hole 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.0.1 Introduction 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.0.2 Basics 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.0.3 Determination of bullet type 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10.0 Ricochet Analysis 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.0.1 Introduction 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.0.2 Basics 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.0.3 Variables influencing the liability of a missile to ricochet 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11.0 Bullet Penetration and Trajectory through Glass 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.0.1 Introduction 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.0.2 Glass types and glass substitutes 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.0.3 Deviation of missile after penetrating glass 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.0.4 Penetration of normal window glass 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.0.5 Penetration of laminated and bullet-resistant glass 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.0.6 Penetration of tempered or toughened glass 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.0.7 Determination of bullet type from the entry hole 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.0.8 Deflection of bullet by glass 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading and references 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12.0 Range of Firing Estimations and Bullet Hole Examinations 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.0.1 Introduction 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.0.2 Basics 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.0.3 Range of firing estimations for pistols and rifles 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.0.4 Extended range of fire estimations 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.0.5 Range of firing estimations on badly decomposed bodies 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.0.6 Bullet wipe marks 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Chemical Tests for Range of Fire Estimations and Bullet Entry\/Exit Hole Identification 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1.1 Introduction 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1.2 Chemical tests for range of firing estimations 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1.3 Range of firing estimations on heavily bloodstained garments 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1.4 Range of firing estimations for non-toxic non-lead primers 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Range of Fire Estimations for Shotguns 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.1 Introduction 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.2 Basics 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.3 Shotgun cartridges fired in revolvers 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested further reading 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13.0 The Use of X-ray Photography for Projectile Identification 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.0.1 Introduction 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.0.2 Estimation of calibre from X-ray photographs 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14.0 Gunshot Residue Examination 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.0.1 Introduction 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.0.2 Basics 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.0.3 Identification of GSR Particles 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.0.4 The use of the scanning electron microscope (SEM) with energy dispersive X-Ray analysis (EDX) for the detection and analysis of GSR particles 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.0.5 Sample collection 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.0.6 GSR retention 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.0.7 Interpretation of results 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.0.8 Identification of type of ammunition and country or origin from GSR composition 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.0.9 Environmental contaminants 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.0.10 Extending the period over which GSR particles can be recovered 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.0.11 General considerations to be made when examining GSR analysis results 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.0.12 Discussion 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15.0 Gun Handling Tests 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.0.1 Introduction 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.0.2 History 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.0.3 Methodology for the use of Ferrozine 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16.0 Laser-etched Serial Numbers and Bar Codes 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.0.1 Introduction 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.0.2 Laser-etched serial numbers 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.0.3 Bar codes 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.0.4 Conclusion 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17.0 Classification of Firearms-related Death 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.0.1 Introduction 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.0.2 Basics 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.0.3 Multiple shot suicides 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and further reading 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18.0 Practical Considerations in a Firearms Case from a Legal Point of View 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.0.1 Introduction 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.0.2 Key questions 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.0.3 Legal challenges to forensic firearms evidence in the USA 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.0.4 Conclusion 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading and references 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19.0 Qualifying the Expert and Cross-examination Questions 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.0.1 Definition 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.0.2 Introduction 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.0.3 Qualifying the expert 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.0.4 General background questions 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.0.5 Comparison microscopy 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.0.6 Gunshot residue 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.0.7 Ferrozine test 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20.0 Chain of Custody 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.0.1 Introduction 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.0.2 Basics 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.0.3 Process 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.0.4 In court 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Standard of Review: ‘Daubert Trilogy’ 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Commercial and General Abbreviations for Bullet Configurations 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Some of the More Common Trade Names 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 Important dates in the History of Firearms from 1247 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5 Dates for the Introduction of Various Cartridges by Calibre 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 6 Some Trademarks Found on Guns 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 7 General Firearms Values Conversion Table 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 8 Hearing Loss 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 9 A List of Handgun Cartridges 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 10 A List of Rifle Cartridges 357\u003c\/p\u003e 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