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.

We only have one set of calipers, what can we use for a substitute?

Unfortunately there is no substitute for calipers.  The measurements we are taking are to the thousandth of an inch.  No other tool can measure that accurately.

Can I buy the Advanced Firearm ID kit without buying the Firearm ID kit?

No.  There is too much background information in the Firearm ID kit necessary to get the most from the  Advanced Firearm ID kit.  Additionally, equipment (calipers) from the Firearm ID kit are needed for the Advanced Firearm ID kit.

Is the gunpowder included in the Advanced Firearm ID kit dangerous to have in a school setting?

The powder included in the samples is approximately 1 gram (0.03 ounces) per sample.  The laboratory exercise is performed using only a few flakes of powder.  A few flakes of power has no potential for danger.

What kits are you currently developing?

Please visit Coming Soon to view the new products under development.