Citation

Vachon CR, Martinez MV. Am. J. Forensic Med. Pathol. 2019; 40(3): 210-219.

Affiliation

From the Bexar County Forensic Science Center, San Antonio, TX.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/PAF.0000000000000483

PMID

31233396

Abstract

Gunshot residue, or GSR, can be a valuable tool in forensic science, but its importance depends greatly on how it is utilized during an investigation and applied in criminal courts. This comprehensive review defines what constitutes GSR resulting from a discharged firearm. Sampling methods and analytical testing instrumentation will be discussed along with data interpretation and limitations of analysis.

Language: en