Course description
The aim of this course is to provide you with an understanding of the principles involved in forensic investigations involving firearms.
You will be introduced to a range of topics associated with this discipline. These topics will be supplemented with practical sessions involving the examination of small arms and ammunition within a forensic context. This short course, which will be taught at MSc standard, is one of the modules that comprise the postgraduate Forensic Modular Masters Programme.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course will be of interest to graduates and more experienced workers that already have an understanding of firearms and ammunition function who are looking to advance their knowledge in forensic firearms investigations.
You must have completed the Introduction to Firearms Investigations and Forensic Ballistics course in order to take this as a Short Course for Credit or an appropriate degree or relevant work experience with prior knowledge of firearms and ammunition function, and a fundamental understanding of firearms investigations.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
This course provides you with an unrivalled opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience with firearms, ammunition and live firing testing that is not available at any other UK University.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Weapon function and design,
- Introduction to gunshot residue analysis,
- Introduction to serial number restoration techniques,
- Deactivated, reactivated and improvised firearms,
- Classification under current UK firearms legislation,
- Firearms examination and recovery of evidence.
Course delivery details
Course structure
One course per year. Each course lasts for 5 days. Lectures, practical firearms and ammunition examinations, live firing exercises, group working and individual assessment.
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