Forensic Ballistics Level 3

This course gives you a comprehensive and full understanding of ballistics, covering the types of evidence related to firearms crime and how this role is important in uncovering crime. It is ideal for:

• Students who want to boost their knowledge in forensic ballistics.
• Learners that want to go onto further vocational training and placement opportunities.
• Those aspiring to explore a career as a forensic firearms expert/analyst.
• Those who want to progress in their current career.

Course Content

Module 1 History of Firearms and Firearms Law

Module 2 Firearms and Ammunition Safety

Module 3 Types of Firearms and Ammunition

Module 4 Overview of the Role of a Forensic Firearm Examiner

Module 5 Scene Examination and Firearms Recovery

Module 6 Examination of Firearms and Ammunition

Module 7 Comparison of Cartridge Cases and Bullets

Module 8 Determination of Range of Fire

Module 9 Firearms Intelligence

Module 10 Gunshot Residue (GSR)