- 01: Introduction
- 02: History
- 03: Propellants, Firearms, and Ammunition Development
- 04: Modern Firearms Manufacture
- 05: Small Arms Ammunition
- 06: Evidence Handling Procedures
- 07: Equipment and Instrumentation
- 08: Examination of Firearms
- 09: Cartridge and Shotshell Examination
- 10: Characterization and Evaluation of Fired Projectiles
- 11: Bullet Comparison and Identification
- 12: Gunshot Residue and Distance Determination
- 13: Toolmark Identification
- 14: Communicating Results
- Resources
Introduction
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Welcome to the Firearm Examiner Training Program. Designed as a training tool for use in conjunction with traditional hands-on mentoring, this program provides the knowledge component for training new examiners. It may also be used as a continuing education tool for current firearm examiners.
The purpose of this module is to explain how this program may be used and to clarify trainer and trainee roles and expectations. Information is provided regarding the use, benefits, and limitations of e-Learning.
