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The Selected Bibliography is a list of the writings that have been used in the assemblage of the training program and is not a complete record of all the works and sources consulted. It is a compilation of the substance and range of readings and extensive experience of the subject matter experts.

  1. AFTE Criteria for Identification Committee. 1992. Theory of identification, range striae comparison reports and modified glossary definitions – AFTE criteria for identification committee report. AFTE J 24 (2): 336-340.
  2. Al Khalifa, A.K. 1983. Headstamps with Arabic markings. AFTE J 15 (2): 64.
  3. Biasotti, A., and J. Murdock. 1984. Criteria for identification in firearms and toolmark identification. AFTE J 16 (4): 16-24.
  4. Biasotti, A.A, and J.E. Murdock. 1997. Firearms and toolmark identification: Legal issues and scientific status. In Modern Scientific Evidence: The Law and Science of Expert Testimony, ed D.L. Faigman, D.H. Kay, M.J. Saks, and J. Sanders, 124 – 151. St Paul: West Publishing Co.
  5. Brackett, J. 1970. A study of idealized striated marks and their comparisons using models. J of Forensic Sci Soc. 10 (1): 27-56.
  6. Burrard, G. 1962. The Identification of Firearms and Forensic Ballistics. New York: A.S. Barnes & Co.
  7. Datig, Fred. 1963. Cartridges for Collectors. 4 vols. Los Angeles: Borden Publishing.
  8. Davis, J.E. 1958. Introduction to Tool Marks, Firearms and the Striagr. Springfield: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd.
  9. Garland, P.V. 1974. Color code identification of small arms cartridges. AFTE J 6 (2): 27.
  10. Gunther, J.D., and C.O. Gunther. 1935. The Identification of Firearms. New York: John Wiley and Sons Inc.
  11. Hamby, J. 1974. Identification of projectiles. AFTE J 6 (5/6): 22.  
  12. Hatcher, J. 1935. Textbook of Firearms Investigation, Identification and Evidence. Plantersville: Small-Arms Technical Publishing Co.
  13. Hatcher, J. 1947. Hatcher’s Notebook. Harrisburg: Military Service Publishing Co.
  14. Hatcher, J.S., F.J. Jury, and J. Weller. 1957. Firearms Investigation, Identification, and Evidence. Harrisburg: Stackpole Books.
  15. Heard, B. 1997. Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics - Examining and Interpreting Forensic Evidence. West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  16. Horn, W. 1962. Headstamps and Cartridge Identification Data. Burlington: Sheldon Press.
  17. Mathews, J.H. 1962. Firearms Identification, Volume I.  Springfield: Charles C. Thomas.
  18. Mathews, J.H. 1962. Firearms Identification, Volume II.  Springfield: Charles C. Thomas.
  19. Mathews, J.H. 1973. Firearms Identification, Volume III.  Springfield: Charles C. Thomas.
  20. Nichols, R. 2004. Firearm and toolmark identification: The scientific reliability and validity of the AFTE theory of identification discussed within the framework of a study of 10 consecutively manufactured extractors. AFTE J 36 (1): 67-88.
  21. Shem, R. and P. Striupaitis. 1983. Comparison of 501 consecutively fired bullets and cartridge cases from a .25 caliber Raven pistol. AFTE J 15 (3): 109-112.
  22. Smith, E. 2005. Cartridge case and bullet comparison validation study with firearms submitted in casework. AFTE J 37 (2): 130-135.
  23. Warniment, D. 2003. Brownsville investigation – A historical cartridge case comparison. AFTE J 34 (4): 375.
  24. Welch, N.E. 1981. Matching a bullet to a cartridge case. AFTE J 13 (4): 79.

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