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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > policing > criminal investigation > forensics > firearms identification
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > social problems encyc > politics, power, and war > social control > police work > criminal investigation > forensics > firearms identification
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > politics and law > social control > police work > criminal investigation > forensics > firearms identification

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firearms identification  

Definition

  • Firearms identification is the objective, scientific examination and analysis of firearms-related evidence. The scientific role of the firearms examiner in forensic laboratory examinations is multifaceted. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; Firearms Identification]

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