title: Survey of gunshot residue analysis in forensic science laboratories.
abstract: The purpose of this survey was to determine the methods of analysis being used on gunshot residue (GSR) samples in forensic science laboratories across the United States. In addition, the two general techniques of GSR analysis are compared and contrasted. Problems encountered by analysts using scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM/EDX) are discussed.
authors.affiliation: School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University, East Lansing.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: DeGaetano
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Siegel
mesh_terms: D004577:Electron Probe Microanalysis; D005389:Firearms; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D012867:Skin / Q000737:chemistry*; D014481:United States