Forensic ballistics in court [[electronic resource] ] : interpretation and presentation of firearms evidence / / Brian J. Heard |
Autore | Heard Brian J |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England, : Wiley-Blackwell, c2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (397 p.) |
Disciplina | 363.25/62 |
Soggetto topico |
Forensic ballistics
Firearms - Identification Bullets - Identification Criminal investigation |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-118-50501-8
1-299-38527-3 1-118-50499-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Forensic Ballistics in Court: Interpretation and Presentation of Firearms Evidence; Contents; About the Author; Introduction; About the companion website; 1.0 Firearms History; 1.0.1 Introduction; 1.0.2 The flintlock; 1.0.3 The percussion system; 1.0.4 The pinfire system; 1.0.5 The rimfire system; 1.0.6 The Dreyse needle fire system; 1.0.7 The centre fire system; 1.0.8 The revolver; 1.0.9 The self-loading pistol; Further reading; 2.0 Weapon Types and Their Operation; 2.0.1 Introduction; 2.0.2 Handguns; 2.0.3 Rifles; 2.0.4 Shotguns; 2.0.5 Combination weapons; 2.0.6 Sub-machine guns
2.0.7 Assault rifles2.0.8 Machine guns and heavy machine guns; 2.0.9 Muzzle attachments; 2.0.10 Important parts of a weapons mechanism; 2.0.11 Bent and sear; 2.0.12 Other important parts of a revolver mechanism; 2.0.13 Hand and ratchet; Further reading; 2.1 Gas and Air Powered Weapons; 2.1.1 Introduction; 2.1.2 Weapon types; 2.1.3 Ammunition; 2.1.4 Considerations; Further reading; 2.2 Rifling Types and Their Identification; 2.2.1 Introduction; 2.2.2 Basics; 2.2.3 Class characteristics; 2.2.4 General introduction to rifling; Additional reading; 2.3 Home-made, Improvised and Converted Firearms 2.3.1 Introduction2.3.2 Improvised firearms; 2.3.3 Converting air weapons; 2.3.4 Home-made and converted toys and replica weapons; 2.3.5 Home-made ammunition; Further reading; 2.4 Antique Weapons; 2.4.1 Introduction; 2.4.2 Background; 2.4.3 Defining 'antique'; 3.0 Proof Marks; 3.0.1 Introduction; 3.0.2 Proof marks; 3.0.3 Types of proof; 3.0.4 Proof marks and the examiner; 3.0.5 Examples of proof marks; Further reading; 4.0 A Brief History of Ammunition; 4.0.1 Introduction; 4.0.2 Basics; Further reading; 4.1 Ammunition Components; 4.1.1 Introduction; 4.1.2 Basics; 4.1.3 Ammunition types 4.1.4 Primer cap types4.1.5 Cartridge cases; 4.1.6 Shotgun ammunition; Further reading; 4.2 Bullet Types; 4.2.1 Introduction; 4.2.2 Basics; 4.2.3 Bullet materials; 4.2.4 Other bullet types; 4.2.5 Bullet nose configuration; 4.2.6 Bullet base configuration; 4.2.7 Bullet lubrication; Further reading; 4.3 Headstamps and Other Identifying Features on Ammunition; 4.3.1 Introduction; 4.3.2 Basics; 4.3.3 Clandestine ammunition; 4.3.4 Colour coding of ammunition; Further reading; 4.4 Non-toxic and Frangible Bullets; 4.4.1 Introduction; 4.4.2 Elimination of lead in ammunition 4.4.3 Materials used in non-toxic ammunition4.4.4 The current situation; Further reading; 4.5 Non-toxic Shot; 4.5.1 Introduction; 4.5.2 Materials used in non-toxic shotgun ammunition; Suggested further reading; 4.6 A Brief History of Propellants; 4.6.1 Introduction; 4.6.2 Basics; 4.6.3 Black powder; 4.6.4 Nitro propellants; 4.6.5 Dating of ammunition; 4.6.6 Reduced loads for target shooting; Further reading; 4.7 Priming Compounds; 4.7.1 Introduction; 4.7.2 Basics; 4.7.3 A short history of priming compounds; 4.7.4 Manufacture; 4.7.5 Accidental discharge of primers; Further reading 5.0 An Introduction to Ballistics |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910452731103321 |
Heard Brian J | ||
Chichester, England, : Wiley-Blackwell, c2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Forensic ballistics in court [[electronic resource] ] : interpretation and presentation of firearms evidence / / Brian J. Heard |
Autore | Heard Brian J |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England, : Wiley-Blackwell, c2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (397 p.) |
Disciplina | 363.25/62 |
Soggetto topico |
Forensic ballistics
Firearms - Identification Bullets - Identification Criminal investigation |
ISBN |
1-118-50501-8
1-299-38527-3 1-118-50499-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Forensic Ballistics in Court: Interpretation and Presentation of Firearms Evidence; Contents; About the Author; Introduction; About the companion website; 1.0 Firearms History; 1.0.1 Introduction; 1.0.2 The flintlock; 1.0.3 The percussion system; 1.0.4 The pinfire system; 1.0.5 The rimfire system; 1.0.6 The Dreyse needle fire system; 1.0.7 The centre fire system; 1.0.8 The revolver; 1.0.9 The self-loading pistol; Further reading; 2.0 Weapon Types and Their Operation; 2.0.1 Introduction; 2.0.2 Handguns; 2.0.3 Rifles; 2.0.4 Shotguns; 2.0.5 Combination weapons; 2.0.6 Sub-machine guns
2.0.7 Assault rifles2.0.8 Machine guns and heavy machine guns; 2.0.9 Muzzle attachments; 2.0.10 Important parts of a weapons mechanism; 2.0.11 Bent and sear; 2.0.12 Other important parts of a revolver mechanism; 2.0.13 Hand and ratchet; Further reading; 2.1 Gas and Air Powered Weapons; 2.1.1 Introduction; 2.1.2 Weapon types; 2.1.3 Ammunition; 2.1.4 Considerations; Further reading; 2.2 Rifling Types and Their Identification; 2.2.1 Introduction; 2.2.2 Basics; 2.2.3 Class characteristics; 2.2.4 General introduction to rifling; Additional reading; 2.3 Home-made, Improvised and Converted Firearms 2.3.1 Introduction2.3.2 Improvised firearms; 2.3.3 Converting air weapons; 2.3.4 Home-made and converted toys and replica weapons; 2.3.5 Home-made ammunition; Further reading; 2.4 Antique Weapons; 2.4.1 Introduction; 2.4.2 Background; 2.4.3 Defining 'antique'; 3.0 Proof Marks; 3.0.1 Introduction; 3.0.2 Proof marks; 3.0.3 Types of proof; 3.0.4 Proof marks and the examiner; 3.0.5 Examples of proof marks; Further reading; 4.0 A Brief History of Ammunition; 4.0.1 Introduction; 4.0.2 Basics; Further reading; 4.1 Ammunition Components; 4.1.1 Introduction; 4.1.2 Basics; 4.1.3 Ammunition types 4.1.4 Primer cap types4.1.5 Cartridge cases; 4.1.6 Shotgun ammunition; Further reading; 4.2 Bullet Types; 4.2.1 Introduction; 4.2.2 Basics; 4.2.3 Bullet materials; 4.2.4 Other bullet types; 4.2.5 Bullet nose configuration; 4.2.6 Bullet base configuration; 4.2.7 Bullet lubrication; Further reading; 4.3 Headstamps and Other Identifying Features on Ammunition; 4.3.1 Introduction; 4.3.2 Basics; 4.3.3 Clandestine ammunition; 4.3.4 Colour coding of ammunition; Further reading; 4.4 Non-toxic and Frangible Bullets; 4.4.1 Introduction; 4.4.2 Elimination of lead in ammunition 4.4.3 Materials used in non-toxic ammunition4.4.4 The current situation; Further reading; 4.5 Non-toxic Shot; 4.5.1 Introduction; 4.5.2 Materials used in non-toxic shotgun ammunition; Suggested further reading; 4.6 A Brief History of Propellants; 4.6.1 Introduction; 4.6.2 Basics; 4.6.3 Black powder; 4.6.4 Nitro propellants; 4.6.5 Dating of ammunition; 4.6.6 Reduced loads for target shooting; Further reading; 4.7 Priming Compounds; 4.7.1 Introduction; 4.7.2 Basics; 4.7.3 A short history of priming compounds; 4.7.4 Manufacture; 4.7.5 Accidental discharge of primers; Further reading 5.0 An Introduction to Ballistics |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910779418203321 |
Heard Brian J | ||
Chichester, England, : Wiley-Blackwell, c2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Forensic ballistics in court : interpretation and presentation of firearms evidence / / Brian J. Heard |
Autore | Heard Brian J |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England, : Wiley-Blackwell, c2013 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (397 p.) |
Disciplina | 363.25/62 |
Soggetto topico |
Forensic ballistics
Firearms - Identification Bullets - Identification Criminal investigation |
ISBN |
1-118-50501-8
1-299-38527-3 1-118-50499-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Forensic Ballistics in Court: Interpretation and Presentation of Firearms Evidence; Contents; About the Author; Introduction; About the companion website; 1.0 Firearms History; 1.0.1 Introduction; 1.0.2 The flintlock; 1.0.3 The percussion system; 1.0.4 The pinfire system; 1.0.5 The rimfire system; 1.0.6 The Dreyse needle fire system; 1.0.7 The centre fire system; 1.0.8 The revolver; 1.0.9 The self-loading pistol; Further reading; 2.0 Weapon Types and Their Operation; 2.0.1 Introduction; 2.0.2 Handguns; 2.0.3 Rifles; 2.0.4 Shotguns; 2.0.5 Combination weapons; 2.0.6 Sub-machine guns
2.0.7 Assault rifles2.0.8 Machine guns and heavy machine guns; 2.0.9 Muzzle attachments; 2.0.10 Important parts of a weapons mechanism; 2.0.11 Bent and sear; 2.0.12 Other important parts of a revolver mechanism; 2.0.13 Hand and ratchet; Further reading; 2.1 Gas and Air Powered Weapons; 2.1.1 Introduction; 2.1.2 Weapon types; 2.1.3 Ammunition; 2.1.4 Considerations; Further reading; 2.2 Rifling Types and Their Identification; 2.2.1 Introduction; 2.2.2 Basics; 2.2.3 Class characteristics; 2.2.4 General introduction to rifling; Additional reading; 2.3 Home-made, Improvised and Converted Firearms 2.3.1 Introduction2.3.2 Improvised firearms; 2.3.3 Converting air weapons; 2.3.4 Home-made and converted toys and replica weapons; 2.3.5 Home-made ammunition; Further reading; 2.4 Antique Weapons; 2.4.1 Introduction; 2.4.2 Background; 2.4.3 Defining 'antique'; 3.0 Proof Marks; 3.0.1 Introduction; 3.0.2 Proof marks; 3.0.3 Types of proof; 3.0.4 Proof marks and the examiner; 3.0.5 Examples of proof marks; Further reading; 4.0 A Brief History of Ammunition; 4.0.1 Introduction; 4.0.2 Basics; Further reading; 4.1 Ammunition Components; 4.1.1 Introduction; 4.1.2 Basics; 4.1.3 Ammunition types 4.1.4 Primer cap types4.1.5 Cartridge cases; 4.1.6 Shotgun ammunition; Further reading; 4.2 Bullet Types; 4.2.1 Introduction; 4.2.2 Basics; 4.2.3 Bullet materials; 4.2.4 Other bullet types; 4.2.5 Bullet nose configuration; 4.2.6 Bullet base configuration; 4.2.7 Bullet lubrication; Further reading; 4.3 Headstamps and Other Identifying Features on Ammunition; 4.3.1 Introduction; 4.3.2 Basics; 4.3.3 Clandestine ammunition; 4.3.4 Colour coding of ammunition; Further reading; 4.4 Non-toxic and Frangible Bullets; 4.4.1 Introduction; 4.4.2 Elimination of lead in ammunition 4.4.3 Materials used in non-toxic ammunition4.4.4 The current situation; Further reading; 4.5 Non-toxic Shot; 4.5.1 Introduction; 4.5.2 Materials used in non-toxic shotgun ammunition; Suggested further reading; 4.6 A Brief History of Propellants; 4.6.1 Introduction; 4.6.2 Basics; 4.6.3 Black powder; 4.6.4 Nitro propellants; 4.6.5 Dating of ammunition; 4.6.6 Reduced loads for target shooting; Further reading; 4.7 Priming Compounds; 4.7.1 Introduction; 4.7.2 Basics; 4.7.3 A short history of priming compounds; 4.7.4 Manufacture; 4.7.5 Accidental discharge of primers; Further reading 5.0 An Introduction to Ballistics |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910825319503321 |
Heard Brian J | ||
Chichester, England, : Wiley-Blackwell, c2013 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Handbook of firearms and ballistics [[electronic resource] ] : examining and interpreting forensic evidence / / Brian J. Heard |
Autore | Heard Brian J |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2008 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (418 p.) |
Disciplina |
363.25/62
363.2562 |
Collana | Developments in fullerene science |
Soggetto topico |
Forensic ballistics
Firearms |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-119-96477-6
1-281-93938-2 9786611939380 0-470-69458-0 0-470-69459-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics; Contents; Developments in Forensic Science; Acknowledgements; Foreword; 1: Firearms; 2: Ammunition; 3: Ballistics; 4: Forensic Firearms Examination; 5: Range of Firing Estimations and Bullet Hole Examinations; 6: Gunshot Residue Examination; 7: Gun - Handling Tests; 8: Restoration of Erased Numbers; 9: Qualifying the Expert and Cross - Examination Questions; 10: Classification of Firearm - Related Death; 11: Glossary; Appendix 1 Important dates in the History of Firearms from 1247; Appendix 2 GSR results for Chinese and USSR ammunition
Appendix 3 Primer content of some cartridge - operated nail gunsAppendix 4 Commercial and General Abbreviations for Bullet Configurations; Appendix 5 Trade Names; Appendix 6 Gun Marks; Appendix 7 Powder Burn Rate; Appendix 8 Hearing Loss; Appendix 9 General Firearms Values Conversion Table; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910144254703321 |
Heard Brian J | ||
Oxford ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2008 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Handbook of firearms and ballistics [[electronic resource] ] : examining and interpreting forensic evidence / / Brian J. Heard |
Autore | Heard Brian J |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2008 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (418 p.) |
Disciplina |
363.25/62
363.2562 |
Collana | Developments in fullerene science |
Soggetto topico |
Forensic ballistics
Firearms |
ISBN |
1-119-96477-6
1-281-93938-2 9786611939380 0-470-69458-0 0-470-69459-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics; Contents; Developments in Forensic Science; Acknowledgements; Foreword; 1: Firearms; 2: Ammunition; 3: Ballistics; 4: Forensic Firearms Examination; 5: Range of Firing Estimations and Bullet Hole Examinations; 6: Gunshot Residue Examination; 7: Gun - Handling Tests; 8: Restoration of Erased Numbers; 9: Qualifying the Expert and Cross - Examination Questions; 10: Classification of Firearm - Related Death; 11: Glossary; Appendix 1 Important dates in the History of Firearms from 1247; Appendix 2 GSR results for Chinese and USSR ammunition
Appendix 3 Primer content of some cartridge - operated nail gunsAppendix 4 Commercial and General Abbreviations for Bullet Configurations; Appendix 5 Trade Names; Appendix 6 Gun Marks; Appendix 7 Powder Burn Rate; Appendix 8 Hearing Loss; Appendix 9 General Firearms Values Conversion Table; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910830559503321 |
Heard Brian J | ||
Oxford ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2008 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
|
Handbook of firearms and ballistics : examining and interpreting forensic evidence / / Brian J. Heard |
Autore | Heard Brian J |
Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2008 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (418 p.) |
Disciplina | 363.25/62 |
Collana | Developments in fullerene science |
Soggetto topico |
Forensic ballistics
Firearms Firearms - Identification |
ISBN |
1-119-96477-6
1-281-93938-2 9786611939380 0-470-69458-0 0-470-69459-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics; Contents; Developments in Forensic Science; Acknowledgements; Foreword; 1: Firearms; 2: Ammunition; 3: Ballistics; 4: Forensic Firearms Examination; 5: Range of Firing Estimations and Bullet Hole Examinations; 6: Gunshot Residue Examination; 7: Gun - Handling Tests; 8: Restoration of Erased Numbers; 9: Qualifying the Expert and Cross - Examination Questions; 10: Classification of Firearm - Related Death; 11: Glossary; Appendix 1 Important dates in the History of Firearms from 1247; Appendix 2 GSR results for Chinese and USSR ammunition
Appendix 3 Primer content of some cartridge - operated nail gunsAppendix 4 Commercial and General Abbreviations for Bullet Configurations; Appendix 5 Trade Names; Appendix 6 Gun Marks; Appendix 7 Powder Burn Rate; Appendix 8 Hearing Loss; Appendix 9 General Firearms Values Conversion Table; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910877378603321 |
Heard Brian J | ||
Oxford ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2008 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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