Firearms, the Law and Forensic Ballistics (repost)

This book describes what happens when a weapon is fired in terms of internal, external and terminal, or wound, ballistics and the consequences of these happenings for the forensic scientist both at the scene of the shooting incident and in the laboratory. A history of the development of firearms and how and why firearms legislation is drafted are also presented.

The role of the forensic scientist is explained in detail, including attending the scene of the crime and post- mortem examination, setting up databases, the recovery of deleted markings and serial numbers, instrumental and analytical techniques used in the laboratory, such as the latest techniques in detection of gunshot residues, and the presentation of evidence in court.
The book includes information on gun barrel proof testing and ordnance code markings to be found in any publication.

Contents
Preface
Foreword
Author's Note
1 The Beginnings
2 Firearms Legislation and the Definition of a Firearm
3 Marks and Microscopy;The Emergence of a New Science
4 Mechanisms and Design Aspects of Firearms
5 Internal Ballistics
6 External Ballistics and Cartridge Loadings
7 Terminal/Wound Ballistics and Distance of Firing
8 The Scene of the Shooting Incident
9 Examination of Exhibits at the Laboratory
10 Presentation of Evidence to the Courts
11 Proof Marks and the Proof of Firearms