Shooting Scene Reconstruction Course

(SSRC)

Zurich, Switzerland 2009: June 22-26, 2009

 

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The Shooting Scene Reconstruction Classes
will cover the following topics and more:

• Practical, hands on trajectory measurement techniques, and a comparison of known angles to measured angles
• Training in correct usage of trajectory analysis equipment (rods, lasers, protractors, and more)
• A thorough review of small arms ammunition and projectile design characteristics critical to shooting reconstruction
• A complete review of fundamental exterior and terminal ballistic properties of projectiles
• Examinination of shooting reconstruction as a well founded aspect of criminalistics
• Review of common questions and issues in shooting incidents (case illustrations)
• Cover the properties of specific terminal ballistic events
• Examination of penetration, perforation, and deflection characteristics of: sheet metal, glass, wall materials, wood, tires, and more!
• Laboratory examination aspects of recovered bullets from a reconstructive standpoint- the Locardian Principle and Trace Evidence
• Chemical test to determine whether a suspected impact site is, or is not bullet/pellet created
• Cover cartridge case ejection patterns
• Visit shotgun ballistics and patterning
• Comparison of known angle trajectories to the measured angles in walls, and cars and other substances
• A take-home course manual
• Practical AND Written test final... test your knowledge, did you learn? Certificates only to those who pass