ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 7

Gunshot Residue Particles Formed by Using Different Types of Ammunition in the Same Firearm
Zeichner, A
Head and scientific officers, Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science, National Police Headquarters,

Springer, E
Head and scientific officers, Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science, National Police Headquarters,

Levin, N
Head and scientific officers, Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science, National Police Headquarters,

(Received 1 October 1990; accepted 30 October 1990)

Abstract

Examples of some exceptional compositions of gunshot residue particles, formed by using different types of ammunition in the same firearm, are presented. The composition that may be encountered in casework may differ appreciably from the “classic” criteria for identification of gunshot residues. This fact must therefore be taken into account by the expert when interpreting case results, and thus, every case has to be dealt with on an individual basis.

Keywords:
forensic science, gunshot residues, ballistics, ammunition

Paper ID: JFS13117J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13117J
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