Firearms 101

This program is the third in a series of 4 webinars focused on issues related to firearms evidence. Josh Wright will provide a basic primer on the mechanics of a gun firing a bullet. He will describe the markings that a firearm makes on the projectile and cartridge case. He will cover the difference between class, sub-class and individual characteristics and how examiners distinguish them. Additionally, he will discuss assumptions made by firearm examiners and how the defense can use these assumptions in challenges to expert testimony. Finally, he will help attorneys determine when expert assistance is needed in firearms cases.

Registration:

This program is part of the 2023 IDS Forensic Science Education Series. The webinars will be presented monthly and are free to attend. Attorneys who want CLE credit for attending will be billed $3.50 per credit hour by the State Bar. Use this link to register for all webinars in the series and attend any that are of interest.