ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 2

Close Proximity Gunshot Residues
Thornton, JI
Professor of forensic science, University of California, CA

(Received 2 April 1985; accepted 3 July 1985)

Abstract

Intuitively, a hand held in close proximity to a firearm at the instant of discharge will intercept a significant amount of gunshot residue, even though the hand did not actually come into contact with the weapon. There is, however, little information specifically described in the forensic science literature concerning the residue levels which might be encountered in such an instance. The present work confirms that antimony levels consistent with an individual having fired or handled a firearm may be intercepted by a hand held in close proximity.

Keywords:
criminalistics, ballistics, gunshot residues

Paper ID: JFS12310J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12310J
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