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Taylor & Francis Firearms the Law and Forensic Ballistics Second Edition 2004 Edition by Tom Warlow
Firearms, the Law, and Forensic Ballistics, Second Edition offers a comprehensive reference on the forensic science of firearms. It describes what happens when a weapon is fired in terms of internal, external, and terminal/ wound ballistics, and discusses the consequences for the forensic scientist both at the scene of the shooting and in the laboratory. Table of contents :- The BeginningsFirearms Legislation and the Definition of a FirearmMarks and Microscopy - The Emergence of a New ScienceManufacture, Mechanisms, and Design Aspects of FirearmsInternal BallisticsExternal Ballistics and Cartridge LoadingsTerminal/Wound Ballistics and Distance of FiringThe Scene of the Shooting IncidentExamination of Exhibits at the LaboratoryPresentation of Evidence to the CourtsProof Marks and the Proof of FirearmsAppendix 1: Useful DataAppendix 2: German Ordinance Codes Used Between 1938 and 1945