1. Introduction2. Tool manufacture theory and practice for the firearm examiner3. Subclass characteristics4. State of the art5. The examination process6. The influence of bias7. Validation of FATM-ID8. Application as seen through the eyes of the courts
Ron Nichols is a recognized expert in forensic science, specializing in the discipline of firearm and toolmark identification. He is widely published, especially with respect to the scientific foundations of the discipline and has provided training and consulation nationally and internationally.