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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
