Firearm and Toolmark Section
About
The Firearm and Toolmark Section is responsible for the examination of firearms, bullets, cartridge cases, ammunition components, fractured items, tools, toolmarked surfaces, and gunshot damaged clothing.
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Types of Testing:
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Types of Testing:
- Firearms, Bullet, Cartridge Cases: Examination of evidence to determine whether a fired bullet, fired cartridge case or other ammunition component was fired from a particular firearm.
- GSR Distance Determinations: Examination of evidence to determine the distance between the muzzle and the target at the time of discharge.
- Serial Number Restoration: Processing evidence to restore obliterated serial numbers.
- Toolmarks: Examination of evidence to determine whether a toolmark was created by a particular tool.
Forms and Notices
Evidence Custody Receipt
KBI Forensic Science Laboratory Evidence Submission Guidelines *Updated
Firearm and Toolmark Section Supervisor
Mackenzie Garcia – (785) 296-1204
The Firearm and Toolmark Section is located in our Kansas City and Topeka Laboratories.
Kansas City KBI Forensic Science Laboratory 7250 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112 (913) 942-3000 |
Topeka KBI Forensic Science Center 2001 SW Washburn Avenue Topeka, KS 66604 (785) 296-1137 |