Abstract
A review of recent (approximately the last ten years) developments in the methods used for chemical analysis in investigations of firearm-related events is provided. This review discusses:
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examination of gunshot (primer) residues (GSR) and gunpowder (propellant) residues on suspects and their clothing;
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detection of firearm imprints on the hands of suspects;
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identification of the bullet entry holes and estimation of shooting distance;
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linking weapons and/or fired ammunition to the gunshot entries, and
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estimation of the time since discharge.
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The author would like to express his gratitude to A. Chaikovsky assistance with photography and to S. Brown for her assistance in editing the manuscript.
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Zeichner, A. Recent developments in methods of chemical analysis in investigations of firearm-related events. Anal Bioanal Chem 376, 1178–1191 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-003-1994-y
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