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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. Biasotti, A. A. 1959. A statistical study of the individual characteristics of fired bullets. J of Forensic Sci  4 (1): 34-50.
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. Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1993. 509 U.S. 579.
7. Grove, C., G. Judd, and R. Horn. 1972. Examination of firing pin impressions by scanning electron microscopy. J of Forensic Sci 17 (4): 645-658.
8. Hatcher, J. 1935. Textbook of Firearms Investigation, Identification and Evidence. Plantersville: Small-Arms Technical Publishing Co.
9. Hatcher, J. 1947. Hatcher’s Notebook. Harrisburg: Military Service Publishing Co.
10. Hatcher, J.S., F.J. Jury., and J. Weller. 1957. Firearms Investigation, Identification, and Evidence. Harrisburg: Stackpole Books.
11.  Heard, B. 1997. Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics - Examining and Interpreting Forensic Evidence. West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
12. Mathews, J.H. 1962. Firearms Identification, Volume I.  Springfield: Charles C. Thomas.
13. Mathews, J.H. 1962. Firearms Identification, Volume II.  Springfield: Charles C. Thomas.
14. Mathews, J.H. 1973. Firearms Identification, Volume III.  Springfield: Charles C. Thomas.
15. Miller, J. 2000. An examination of two consecutively rifled barrels and a review of the literature. AFTE J 32 (3): 259-270.
16. Miller, J. 2001. An examination of the application of the conservative criteria for identification of striated toolmarks using bullets fired from 10 consecutively rifled barrels. AFTE J. 33 (2): 125-132.
17. Moran, B. 2001. The application of numerical criteria for identification in casework involving magazine marks and land impressions. AFTE J 33 (1): 41-46.
18. Murdock, J. 1981. A general discussion of gun barrel individuality and an empirical assessment of the individuality of consecutively button rifled .22 caliber rifle barrels. AFTE J 13 (3): 84-111.
19. Ogihara, Y., M. Kubota, M.  Sanada, K. Fukuda, T. Uchiyama, and J. Hamby. 1983. Comparison of 5000 consecutively fired bullets and cartridge cases from a .45 caliber M1911A1 pistol. AFTE J 15 (3): 127-140.  
20. 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.
21. Tulleners, F., and J. Hamiel. 1999. Sub class characteristics of sequentially rifled 38 special S&W revolver barrels. AFTE J 31 (2): 117-122.
22. Valdez, S. 1997. Bullet identification from HK USP polygonal barrels. AFTE J 29 (3): 307-309.
23. Weber, P., and D. Scott. 2005. Applying firearm identification procedures in the analysis of percussion caps. AFTE J 37 (1): 34-44.
24. Wright, D. 2003. Individuality and reproducibility of striae on plastic wad components fired from a sawed-off shotgun. AFTE J 35 (2): 161-166.

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