CRJS 2153 Firearms Evidence

3 credits
An introduction to the skills necessary for handling firearms for law enforcement certification, crime scene processing, and forensic analysis. Students will learn basic knowledge and procedures for firearms analysis of handguns, long guns, cartridge components, and gunshot residue. Practical exercises, microscopic analysis, and review of analytical theory will be required. Prerequisite: CRJS 1151, CRJS 1161, or CRJS 1171. Note: Criminal Justice fees are required.