Journal Published Online: 01 April 1986
Volume 31, Issue 2

Close Proximity Gunshot Residues

CODEN: JFSCAS

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.

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Thornton, JI
University of California, Berkeley, CA
Pages: 2
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Stock #: JFS12310J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12310J