Primer Gunshot Residue Analysis Guide by Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry
This document is the Primer Gunshot Residue Analysis Guide by Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It includes the instrument requirements, calibration & quality assurance procedure, sample preparation, setting the detection parameters, automated analysis, manual examinations, analysis of detected particles, samples from ammunition & firearms, documentation, reporting criteria, interpretation, report writing, report content, appendix A contamination and sampling considerations, etc.