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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Metrology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Firearms examination relies on unique ballistic signatures.
  • Existing methods for comparing bullet profiles lack standardization.
  • The National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) requires reliable data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop Standard Reference Material (SRM) 2460/2461 for bullets and casings.
  • To establish a standardized method for measuring bullet profile signatures.
  • To enhance the accuracy and traceability of ballistics comparisons.

Main Methods:

  • Digitizing master bullet signatures from Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sources.
  • Manufacturing 40 SRM bullets using numerically controlled diamond turning.
  • Establishing a profile signature measurement system and quantifying differences using cross-correlation functions.

Main Results:

  • High reproducibility was achieved in both the SRM bullet production process and the measurement system.
  • The developed SRM bullets serve as both virtual and physical standards.
  • Prototype SRM casings were also successfully developed.

Conclusions:

  • The SRM 2460/2461 project provides crucial support for firearms examiners and NIBIN.
  • A proposed traceability scheme links nationwide bullet signature measurements to NIST, ATF, and FBI.
  • The developed standards will improve the reliability and consistency of ballistics identification.