Table of Contents

The beginnings; firearms legislation and the definition of a firearm; marks and microscopy - the emergence of a firearm; marks and microscopy - the emergence of a new science; mechanisms and design aspects of firearms; interior ballistics; external ballistics and cartridge loadings; terminal/wound ballistics and distance of firing; the scene of the shooting incident; examination of exhibits at the laboratory; presentation of evidence to the courts; proof marks and the proof of firearms; appendices.