What make kits from Precision Forensic Testing different than others on the market?

Precision Forensic Testing uses practicing forensic scientists in the creating of the lecture and laboratory exercises.  The forensic firearms examiners assisting in the creation of these kits work in local, state, and federal crime laboratories and share decades of combined experience.  To help ensure the material is easy to understand and comprehensive, teachers are consulted with prior to the release of any kit. 

Are the bullet/cartridge case samples safe to have at a school?

Yes, these samples are 100% safe.  There is no gunpowder and all the primers have been fired.  The fired bullets are no more dangerous than a pebble the same size.  The barrel has been cut in half in such a manner that it is nonfunctional.

The inert cartridges and slide/barrel combo accessories look very real.  Are they dangerous?

The cartridges have been rendered 100% inert.  This has been verified by the ATF.  Click to view approval letter. There is no physical way possible they can be made functional.  The slide/barrel is missing 25% of the surface area making it impossible to use.  It is your responsibility to know your schools policy and verify that inert demonstrative aids are acceptable.

How many students will one Firearm ID kit serve for the laboratory exercises?

Based on students working in pairs, the kits will easily serve 24 students.  At any one time, there will be 8 samples available so there will be minimal down time.  The limiting factor will be calipers.  The exercises involving bullets require the use of calipers for measurement. Each student working with a bullet will need their own set of calipers.