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Firearms Expert Witness
Review Fee $320/hrDeposition Fee $320/hrCourt Fee $320/hrThis expert has certifications in Firearm Identification, Toolmark Identification, and Gunshot Residue by the Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners, and has been involved with forensic testing for more than 22 years. He is a Distinguished Member of the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners and the NIST OSAC on Firearms and Tool Marks, and is a Guest Lecturer for the National Firearms Examiners Academy. He is currently the owner of a private firearm forensic consulting group, and a Firearm/Tool Mark Examiner for an Ohio-based crime laboratory.
Firearm and Toolmark Examiner, A forensics laboratory
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Central Michigan University
Dayton,
Ohio
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What Can a Shooting Expert Witness Opine On?
Target Shooting
Practice shooting at stationary targets.
Skeet Shooting
Shoot at clay targets launched in arcs.
Trap Shooting
Focus on targets launched from a single point.
Precision Rifle Shooting
Long-range shooting for accuracy and precision.
Combat Shooting
Shooting under simulated combat conditions.
Archery
Shooting arrows at a target for skill.
FAQs for Shooting Expert Witnesses
What is a shooting expert witness?
A shooting expert witness is a firearms specialist who explains gun use, ballistics, and shooting incidents in legal cases. They assist by reviewing evidence, reconstructing shootings, and testifying clearly in court.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of a shooting expert witness?
A shooting expert witness supports criminal and civil cases involving self-defense, officer‑involved shootings, ballistics, gun accidents, hunting incidents, and wrongful death claims.
How can a shooting expert witness assess firearm discharge dynamics?
A shooting expert witness assesses firearm discharge dynamics by analyzing bullet trajectories, gunshot residue, recoil patterns, and scene evidence to reconstruct how the shot was fired.
What qualifications should a shooting expert witness possess for federal litigation?
A shooting expert witness in federal litigation should have law enforcement or firearms experience, formal ballistics training, certifications, and a history of credible courtroom testimony.
How does a shooting expert witness evaluate bullet trajectory evidence?
A shooting expert witness evaluates bullet trajectory evidence by analyzing entry and exit wounds, bullet paths, impact angles, and scene measurements to reconstruct the shot’s direction.
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