Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics: Examining and Interpreting Forensic Evidence
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (894 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471965634 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 278 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics Very well written, easy to read, simple clear pictures. First third of the book talks about general knowledge of firearms, ammunition and ballistics. How they work, types, nomenclature, etc. If you are firearms enthusiast or you work with firearms this part does not give you to much new information. If you looking to get more knowledge about forensic ballistic the rest two third. "Hanbook of Firearms and Ballistics" according to Arlen Yalkut. This book is a concise and incisive overview of the operation of various firearms and the testing procedures used to properly identify and match firearms to spent cartridges. It is written in an easy and effective style and is of use to the criminal practitioner engaged in the felony trials.. Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics: Examining an Interpreting Forensic Evidence I really like this book a lot. It's hard to cover all the information with forensic firearms and ballistics in one book. Forensics is where law meets science, you follow the evidence with scientific methods and let the evidence speak. This book will give you all the tools to understand the process. Some areas are completely covered; serial number restoration, gunshot residue exa
"I would strongly recommend that this book be made available to practicing firearms examiners, laboratory directors, others interested in this field of science and attorneys." (AFTE Journals, 2011) "Brian Heard provides readers with a sophisticated forensic interest in firearms with a hugely detailed and authoritative ‘state of the art' manual of all aspects of firearms and ballistics Neil Davison also provides us with a detailed, thorough, and an authoritative manual on the huge variety of ‘non-lethal' weapons that are available, in development, or whose development has been terminated or fallen into abeyance." (A Journal of Policy and Practice, 16 February 2011)"This second edition of the Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics is welcomed, particularly given the lack of collected research elsewhere." (The Howard Journal, February 2010)
This book should be compulsory reading for all lawyers dealing with cases involving firearms. It will also appeal generally to anyone with an interest in forensic science and specifically to those with an interest in firearms." Dr David Clarke, Chief Chemist, Forensic Science Division, Hong Kong Government Laboratory The firearms experts’ view: "It is quite obvious that Mr Heard is a very experienced firearms examiner … His ability to explain and simplify difficult reference material will be of great value within the scientific and legal communities. Does the gunshot residue reveal how far from the target a weapon was fired? Is there any trace evidence to prove the accused handled a specific firearm? What is the likely behaviour of a ricocheting bullet? Do the marks on a bullet prove categorically that it was fired from a particular weapon? Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics tackles these and many more issues in a clear and accessible manner and is essential reading for all defence and prosecution practitioners, the judiciary, forensic experts, police forces and all those involved in this fascinating area. The book, I believe, will help mark such a standard." His Honour Judge Duncan S. Kilgour, District Court, Hong Kong "I am very impressed. … if one reads, marks and inwardly digests the whole, there will not be much, if anything, about firearms which