The Identification of Firearms: From Ammunition Fired Therein

The Identification of Firearms: From Ammunition Fired Therein With an Analysis of Legal Authorities

The 1930s was a decade that provided impressive breakthroughs in the field of forensic ballistics, or firearms identification. Following the St. Valentineâ€™s Day Massacre of 1929, where ballistic expert Calvin Goddardâ€™s testimony brought attention to the relatively new field, several forensic ballistic books were published. Among these were Burrardâ€™s The Identification of Firearms and Forensic Ballistics and Hatcherâ€™s Textbook of Firearms Investigations, Identification, and Evidence. Burrard introduced forensic examination to the British judicial system; Hatcher applied his considerable knowledge of firearms and ammunition to weaponsâ€™ design, manufacture, and testing.

Gunthersâ€™ The Identification of Firearms combined the approaches of these volumes into a new book that emphasized both the painstaking scientific methodology vital to firearms identification, complete with ballistics photographs, and its practical use by analyses of several legal cases where firearms identification was used. These include the infamous Sacco-Vanzetti case, the first in American legal history where forensic ballistics played a very prominent role in courtroom proceedings. The Gunther brothers utilized their respective legal and military experience to provide a comprehensive reference volume that is noteworthy for those interested in law enforcement or ballistics as well as gun enthusiasts.

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Country USA
Brand Skyhorse
Manufacturer Skyhorse
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2015-05-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781632202765

Country	USA
Brand	Skyhorse
Manufacturer	Skyhorse
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2015-05-19
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781632202765

The Identification of Firearms: From Ammunition Fired Therein With an Analysis of Legal Authorities

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