Chemical Analysis of Firearms, Ammunition, and Gunshot Residue, Second Edition continues in the tradition of the popular first edition, filling the void in forensic texts on the subject. While most books on firearms focus solely on the physical aspects of firearms, this book addresses forensic issues relating to the chemical aspects of firearms and ammunition. It draws on the latest published literature including books, scientific papers, technical reports, manufacturer’s literature, newspaper articles, and personal observations and research conducted by the author. This edition is fully updated, introducing the history and development of firearms and ammunition including advances in the chemical analysis of them. Several changes in primer compositions and the particle classification system are addressed with new techniques added on evidence collection and testing methods. Coverage details chemical aspects of forensic firearms casework with particular emphasis on the detection of gunshot residues (GSR), firearm discharge residues (FDR), and cartridge discharge residues (CDR) on a suspect’s skin and clothing surfaces. Two new chapters have been added. One deals with unusual firearms case while the other summarizes a controversial, high-profile Australian case involving inorganic and organic gunshot residue, highlighting the dangers of incorrect forensic evidence and the increased need for careful training of forensic scientists. Fully updated to reflect the latest techniques and tests for particle and chemical classification Provides a complete history of firearms and ammunition development as well as advances in the chemical analysis involved in forensic firearm casework Features a one-of-a-kind chapter on processing suspects, a crucial component in many firearms and explosives residue cases The book will serves as a useful to forensic chemists, investigators, ballistics experts, among other professionals serving in a variety of forensic disciplines.

What Is Telescoped Ammunition The term "telescoped ammunition" refers to a kind of projectile that is either partly or entirely encased by the propellant in the construction of the ammunition. To provide just one example, there is ammunition designed for both hand weapons and artillery. Telescoping is often used for caseless ammunition. How You Will Benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Telescoped ammunition Chapter 2: 5.56 x 45mm NATO Chapter 3: Squad automatic weapon Chapter 4: Grenade launcher Chapter 5: Sniper rifle Chapter 6: Heckler and Koch G11 Chapter 7: Caseless ammunition Chapter 8: Special Purpose Individual Weapon Chapter 9: 6.8mm Remington SPC Chapter 10: Advanced Combat Rifle Chapter 11: Heckler and Koch HK CAWS Chapter 12: Ares Incorporated Chapter 13: Lightweight Small Arms Technologies Chapter 14: Underwater firearm Chapter 15: LSAT light machine gun Chapter 16: LSAT rifle Chapter 17: LSAT caseless ammunition Chapter 18: Polymer-cased ammunition Chapter 19: CTA International Chapter 20: .277 Fury Chapter 21: Next Generation Squad Weapon Program (II) Answering the public top questions about telescoped ammunition. (III) Real world examples for the usage of telescoped ammunition in many fields. (IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of telescoped ammunition' technologies. Who This Book Is For Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of telescoped ammunition.

This world-famous work has been enlarged and updated without tampering with its tried and tested format. Around 500 alphabetically ordered, monographic entries consider the physicochemical properties, production methods and safe applications of over 120 explosive chemicals, while discussing 70 fuels, additives and oxidizing agents and describing the relevant test methods. The extensive thermodynamic data has been thoroughly updated and now also provided on a CD-ROM compiled by the Fraunhofer Institute of Chemical Technology. This excerpt from the ICT Thermodynamical Database not only includes additional thermodynamic data, and references to further reading, but also features enhanced search facilities. Other key features include a 1,500-entry combined index and glossary with terms and abbreviations in English, French and German, conversion tables and numerous literature references. A handy reference for explosive experts and also for translators, public authorities and patent lawyers. From reviews of previous editions: '... This wealth of information and an index that comprises some 1500 keywords and several conversion tables make this a unique source of knowledge for anybody working with explosives.' (Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics)

At a time when crime scene television shows are all the rage amongst the civilian population, knowledge of firearm forensics is of paramount importance to crime scene analysts, police detectives, and attorneys for both the prosecution and the defense. Cartridges and Firearm Identification brings together a unique, multidisciplined approach to quest