Firearms analysis

Within our forensic firearms and weapons facility we provide an extensive range of specialised services which include:

• Urgent classification service for firearms, ammunition and weapons, providing statements within custodial limits. This is a ‘while you wait' service including a statement to CPS charge standards;

• Full firearms, weapons and ammunition examination service for the purposes of classification, test firing, ballistics assessment and comparison;

• Scene examination including recovery of the firearm and related material in a strategic manner to enhance full recovery of all available trace evidence;

• Multi discipline examination of firearms/weapons to optimise recovery of trace materials including fingerprints, fibres and DNA, including recovery from internal components;

• Function testing and evaluation, producing reports on firearms capability;

• Velocity testing to obtain muzzle energies;

• Examination of related items such as ammunition, CS canisters and stun guns;

• Examination and chemical analysis of noxious substances within CS canisters;

• Testing evaluation and determination of maximum electrical discharge of stun guns;

• Preparation and submission of samples to NABIS;

• Examination and assessment of non-firearm offensive weapons e.g. knives, batons, crossbows etc;

• We will also assess injuries/wounds with respect to specific weapons and ammunition

If you wish to visit our forensic firearms and weapons facility or discuss these services with us, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Tel: 0845 371 2486