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

More on the Uniqueness of Gunshot Residue (GSR) Particles
Zeichner, A
Head, Toolmarks and Materials Section, and Head Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Israel Police Headquarters,

Levin, N
Head, Toolmarks and Materials Section, and Head Toolmarks and Materials Laboratory, Israel Police Headquarters,

(Received 11 December 1996; accepted 17 April 1997)

Abstract

The question of “accepted uniqueness” of several types of GSR particles is discussed. Based on our experience, we propose to include GSR particles formed in firing the Sellier Bellot, Prague (SBP) ammunition in the group of “unique” GSR particles. With the advent of autosearch systems for GSR analysis in crime labs, a better statistical basis for the extent of uniqueness of various types of GSR particles may be achieved.

Keywords:
forensic science, gunshot residue, SBP ammunition, uniqueness

Paper ID: JFS14255J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14255J
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