Saturday,
December 24, 2005
2006 Training
Seminar Factory Tours-
The AFTE 2006 seminar will have a special
session on Wednesday June 28, 2006 dedicated to Special
Events. One of the Special Events will be the
opportunity to visit firearm factories. This is your
opportunity to visit the factories while you are at the
seminar.
More...
AFTE 2006 FREE ROOM!-
If you are registered (Payment received) by
Jan 31, 2006, you will be entered in a drawing for a free
room at the Sheraton for the week of the seminar.
Wednesday,
December 7, 2005
The
Scientific Foundations of Firearms and Tool Mark
Identification - A Response to Recent Challenges-
Recently, an article was published in The
Columbia Science and Technology Law Review entitled “A
Systemic Challenge to the Reliability and Admissibility of
Firearms and Toolmark Identification." Distinguished
AFTE Member Ron Nichols has written a critical
review of this article. Read his review and view a new
PowerPoint Summary by...
clicking here
Tuesday,
December 6, 2005
Call for Members-
The AFTE Business Planning Committee is looking for
interested voting members with business or business planning
experience to submit their name for consideration as a
committee member. Interested members should submit their
name and a brief background statement to Carlo J Rosati at
rosativa@aol.com. Please note: Place "AFTE BPC" in the
subject line of your e-mail.
Friday,
December 2, 2005
ATF Toolmark
Identification and Comparison Training-
Now taking
applications for a new ATF toolmark training class.
This class supports the identification and comparison of
toolmarks commonly encountered in criminal investigations.
It is highly advanced and technical in nature. Students
receive training in tool manufacture, common tool action and
the toolmarks they produce, as well as perform fracture and
physical match examinations....
click here
for more information
Tuesday,
November 29, 2005
AFTE FORUM-
Hey have you visited the
AFTE Forum lately? If not, that's where
the action is! AFTE members definitely want to login
to the forum. If you aren't logged in as a member
you're missing a lot of very
interesting discussions as well as some excellent
information for reference in case work. Also, both friends
of AFTE and members alike can help out with the
AFTE Headstamp Guide. Recent topics:
Members Topics
Public Topics
Thursday,
November 3, 2005
2005 Training
Seminar DVD Sales-
The technical papers given at the 2005
AFTE Training Seminar in Indianapolis, IN were recorded on
DVD's and are now being offered to members and non-members
for a nominal price. For more information and to order
your Training Seminar DVD's...
click here
Wednesday,
November 2, 2005
Daubert
Resources-
The Scientific Working Group for Firearms
and Toolmarks (SWGGUN) is currently assembling a Daubert
Resource Folder on the SWGGUN website. This folder will
contain materials to assist FA/TM Examiners in preparing for
a Daubert challenge...
Read
more
Tuesday,
September 20, 2005
2006 Training
Seminar-
New information, including the Workshop
Schedule, a Call For Papers, the Certification Test Schedule
and the Exhibitor Registration form, can now be found by
clicking the seminar links over there in the right column
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Monday,
September 19, 2005
Call for
Nominations
(members only)-
The Nominating Committee invites all
voting members of AFTE to forward the name and curriculum
vitae of individuals they believe would be strong candidates
for office during the next AFTE election...
Read
more
Wednesday,
September 7, 2005
Louisiana
Examiners
(members only)-
Louise Walzer, long time member and a
past President of AFTE, called today to let AFTE members
know that she was OK after hurricane Katrina struck the gulf
coast eight days ago. More information can be found in
the AFTE Forum...
Read More
Monday,
August 15, 2005
AFTE
2006 Announcement-
The 37th annual AFTE Training Seminar
will take place at the Springfield Convention Center, in
Springfield Massachusetts from June 26 through June 30,
2006. The host committee would like to invite you to
participate in this seminar and we encourage early
registration so we can plan properly.
Read More!
Tuesday,
June 28, 2005
AFTE
2005 Training Seminar-
Awards presented at the 36th
annual AFTE Training Seminar Banquet and a number of photos
are now available for your viewing pleasure. In
addition, some random pictures from Friday's workshops and
the exhibitors area are now online...
click here
Friday,
June 24, 2005
AFTE
Training Seminar-
The training seminar is wrapping
up in Indy! Thursday was the last full day of lectures
and the Banquet was a big success. Today will wrap up
with a few lingering workshops. Summaries of
Thursday's schedule and several pictures of the attendees
can be found by...
clicking
here
Thursday,
June 23, 2005
AFTE
Training Seminar-
Wednesday brought another full day
of lectures followed by several workshops. To view the
abstracts and a summary of the day's activities...
click here
Wednesday,
June 22, 2005
AFTE
Training Seminar-
Tuesday at the training seminar
saw some excellent papers presented! The schedule and
the abstracts from these papers are now online and can be
seen if you...
click
here
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Tuesday,
June 21, 2005
AFTE
Training Seminar-
Monday was a full day and evening
filled with lectures, the AFTE business meeting and
workshops. To see a summary of the day's schedule, and
a few pictures...
click
here
Monday,
June 20, 2005
AFTE
Training Seminar-
The seminar is in full swing with almost
300 registered attendees! The technical program will
begin Monday morning.
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Sunday's events included several
workshops, registration and a welcome reception. For
pictures and more...
click
here
Saturday,
June 18, 2005
AFTE
Training Seminar-
Keep an eye on the website this
week as the training seminar kicks into full gear!
Daily summaries of the lectures and workshops will be posted...
click
here
Thursday,
May 12, 2005
AFTE
Training Seminar Golf Outing-
The Garry Rathman Annual Golf
Outing will be Sunday, June 19th at the Twin Oaks Golf Club...
click
here
Wednesday,
May 11, 2005
AFTE
Training Seminar Room Availability-
Rooms are in short supply for the
training seminar next month in Indianapolis. See an
important announcement on the forum for more information...
click
here
Friday,
April 29, 2005
Gunsite-
Shooting Reconstruction Class-
A new class will be held October 15-21,
2005. For more information...
click
here
Monday,
April 18, 2005
AFTE 2006
Shirt Offer-
It's not
too early to start thinking about next year's training
seminar in Springfield, MA. AFTE 2006 is scheduled for
June 24 thru June 29th, 2006. To raise seed money to
cover the cost of setting up this training seminar the host
committee is selling polo shirts with the AFTE logo....
read more
AFTE Forum
Summary-
The following is a topic summary of recent posts to the
AFTE Forum:
Member Forum Posts
-Winchester
Shotgun Ammo Alteration in Manufacturing
-Brand
of bullet??
-New
Chair of the Accreditation Advisory Committee:
-Gunshot
Residue vs. Firearm Discharge Residue
Public Forum Posts
-FA/TM
Job Announcement- Hamilton County Coroner's Lab
-SWGGUN.org
Monday,
April 4, 2005
AFTE Forum
Summary-
The following is a topic summary of recent posts to the
AFTE Forum:
Member Forum Posts
-Proposed
AFTE Bylaws Amendment- Dues Relief
-Average
Monthly Case Load (poll)
-NIST
traceable measure for barrel length
-Shooting
Range
-Chronograph
Recommendations
-Thanks
to Sickness & Distress Committee
-Ballistics
Database Yields 1st Conviction
-New
"Shocking" Projectiles
-Owners
Manuals Galore
-Jimenez
Arms.......Bryco
Public Forum Posts
-SWGGUN.org
-Las
Vegas -FA Examiner position open
-Employment
Opportunity- San Mateo County Sheriff
Thursday,
March 17, 2005
Goddard
Award Applications-
Applications are being
accepted for this year's Goddard Award. Visit
www.goddardaward.com
for more information or visit the AFTE Forum for additional
details...
click here
AFTE
Scholarship Program-
The AFTE Scholarship Committee is now
accepting applications from students seeking a career in
Forensic Science.
April 1st deadline is fast approaching...
read more
Thursday,
March 10, 2005
AFTE Dues
Reminder-
Just a quick reminder that
if you pay your AFTE dues prior to April 1st you will
receive a $25 dollar discount! Pay now to avoid having
to pay the normal dues rate. Payments can be made
online too..
read more
Friday,
February 25, 2005
Molnar Family Scholarship-
The Molnar Family Scholarship is a $1,000.00
annual award to be given to an undergrad or grad student in
an accredited Forensic Science program. The scholarship is
established in memory of Firearms Examiner Steve Molnar, Jr.
of the Ohio BCI&I, by his family: Michael Molnar, Kathy
Molnar Guenther, Edward Guenther, Alex Molnar and Aaron
Guenther who all share an interest and love for firearms and
forensic sciences..
read more
Thursday,
February 17, 2004
AFTE Forum
Summary-
The following is a topic summary of recent posts to the
AFTE Forum:
Member Forum Posts
-Still
no word on new ballistics machine- Jamaica Observer
-Rifling
Data Search 5.5 (RC2)
-Cobra
Enterprises
-CMS
Clarification - 2D versus 3D Comparison?
-D
of handgun shotshell capsules.
-Certification
Written Tests - AFTE 2005
-Article
on DAUBERT ISSUES
-Pen
Gun Device
-Magazine
ID Help Needed
Public Forum Posts
-Interview
help
-College
studies in forensics...Any firearms related?
-Firearm/Toolmarks
Examiner, Contra Costa Sheriff's Office
-VAC
05-047 CRIME LAB SCIENTIST (FIREARMS) 2 LOCATIONS
-Technical
Sales Representative- Comparison Microscopes
-Las
Vegas -FA Examiner position open
-It's
Now Open
-Used
Comparison Microscope
Friday,
January 14, 2005
President's Message, Jan 2005-
All members should take the time to read
a message from AFTE
President Ron Marrs that summarizes the recent Board of
Directors mid-year meeting...
read more
AFTE
SHOT Show Get-together-
Attention all Firearms Examiners
attending the 2005 SHOT Show. This year’s “AFTE in Vegas”
get-together will be at Cosmo’s Ristorante, Saturday January
29 beginning at 5:30PM...
read more
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