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Identification of arms and ammunition

Jonah Leff, Conflict Armament Research

• Identification of weapons

• Identification of ammunition

• packaging

• Procedures for documenting arms and ammunition

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Today’s talk

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Identification of weapons (AK-pattern rifles)

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Buttstocks

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Hand guards

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Muzzle attachments

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Feed devices

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Marks on AK-pattern weapons (right side and top)

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Marks on AK-pattern weapons (left side)

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Ammunition cartridges

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Calibre

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Cartridge Types

•Ball (FMJ)•Soft-point•Hollow-point•Tracer•Incendiary

• Armour Piercing• Training Types• Blank & Grenade Propelling• Dummy/Drill• Special purpose cartridges

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Case composition

Brass CCS Coated Steel Al. Plastic Ni. Blackened

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Headstamps

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Packaging

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Outer packaging

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Inner packaging

• Profile shot (Left side)

• Profile shot (right side)

• Magazine(s)

• Muzzle and barrel (especially muzzle attachments)

• Weapon model/type markings

• Factory markings

• Serial number markings

• Fire selector markings

• Sight markings

• Any additional weapon

marks (internal parts)

• Any accessories or mounts

• Packaging

• Contextual information (date, GPS, actors involved)

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Documenting weapons

• Profile shot

• Cartridge mouth

• Headstamp

• Packaging

• Metallic composition

• Contextual information (date, GPS, actors involved)

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Documenting ammunition

Thank you

www.conflictarm.com

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Jonah Leffleff@conflictarm.com