The identification of firearms is of paramount importance for investigating crimes involving
firearms, as it establishes the link between a particular firearm and firearm-related elements …

Explosives detection canines are a versatile capability used to protect civilians and military
personnel from concealed explosives, and their effective training requires exposure to the …

Due to their portability, sensitivity, and ease of use, electrochemical sensors have recently
become a popular method for rapid, on-site analysis. This study presents a proof of principle …

The main goal of the present study was to determine the amounts and distribution of organic
gunshot residues (OGSR) on the shooter's upper body and clothing after discharging a …

This work aimed at studying the sampling, storage, transfer and persistence of organic
gunshot residue (OGSR), mainly stabilizers, using liquid chromatography hyphenated to …

This work demonstrates a non-targeted mass spectrometry approach for identification of
organic compounds in smokeless powders. Unburned powders were removed from various …

The estimation of the time since last discharge of firearms or spent ammunition elements
(eg, casings) may provide crucial information in the investigation of a shooting incident and …

Non-intrusive means to detect concealed firearms based on magnetometry are widely
accepted and employed worldwide. Explosive detection canines can also detect concealed …

Abstract Analysis of gunshot residue (GSR), produced by the discharge of a firearm, can
assist in the association of a suspect with a crime and in the reconstruction of the sequence …

Com o desenvolvimento da munição não-tóxica (NTA), a identificação do de resíduos de tiro
(GSR) por Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura acoplada à Espectroscopia de Raios X por …