Survey of Gunshot Residue Analysis in Forensic Science Laboratories
- 1 September 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by ASTM International in Journal of Forensic Sciences
- Vol. 35 (5) , 1087-1095
- https://doi.org/10.1520/jfs12931j
Abstract
The purpose of this survey was to determine the methods of analysis being used on gunshot residue (GSR) samples in forensic science laboratories across the United States. In addition, the two general techniques of GSR analysis are compared and contrasted.Keywords
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