8 Best Books on Firing Range

“Remediation of Firing Range Impact Berms” Book Review: This book offers innovative techniques for in situ remediation, including detailed performance data to evaluate feasibility and cost for full-scale implementation. It is a valuable resource for preparing both the Final Technical Report (FTR) and the Technology Evaluation Report (TER). The monograph includes a chapter on pilot plant study results and technical information necessary to reproduce the study on a full-scale basis. It also provides recommended procedures for successful soil washing at small arms ranges, saving time and money through the use of in situ technology for soil remediation.

“The reduction of airborne lead in indoor firing ranges by using modified ammunition” Book Review: This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the methods and techniques for minimizing airborne lead contamination in indoor firing ranges. The book covers various aspects related to the use of modified ammunition, including the development and testing of alternative bullet designs, the assessment of lead exposure risks, and the evaluation of environmental and health impacts. With detailed chapters on lead contamination sources, exposure pathways, and mitigation strategies, this book serves as a valuable resource for range operators, shooting enthusiasts, and researchers interested in addressing the environmental and health concerns associated with lead exposure in indoor firing ranges.

“Shot Range Determination (Forensic Science Progress)” Book Review: This book offers guidance on determining the range at which a weapon was fired, aiding in the reconstruction of firearm-related offenses such as murder, suicide, and accidents. It details the changes caused by a shot, which can vary based on distance from the weapon, and provides both theoretical procedures and practical application. The book also covers construction methods for ammunition, the sequence of events during a shot, and firing distances (contact, intermediate, and distance shots). Morphological methods for determining firing distance are discussed, as well as recognizing distance from target through knowledge of weapon and ammunition and powder residue distribution. The chapter concludes with methods for making an invisible distribution visible, offering stronger proof than methods discussed in following chapters.

“Practical Analysis and Reconstruction of Shooting Incidents” Book Review: This book covers the spectrum of forensic science sub-disciplines related to shooting incident analysis and reconstruction. It reviews basic firearm design and function, as well as ammunition components and pertinent evidence. The volume includes new chapters and case studies, as well as exercises and colourful figures and illustrations for easy reading. Appendices with relevant terminology, checklists, and resources make the language clear, and the book concludes with up-to-date information for field investigators on recognizing, preserving, documenting, and interpreting physical evidence after shooting incidents.

“Shooting Incident Reconstruction” Book Review: This book is an essential resource for courses and seminars on shooting incident reconstruction, covering topics from basic to complex. It explains factors related to ballistics, trajectory, and shooting scenes, assisting investigators, crime scene analysts, pathologists, ballistics experts, and lawyers. The volume explores terminology, science, and factors involved in reconstructing shooting incident events to solve forensic cases. It covers everything from the firearm discharged to the sequence of shots in a multiple discharge shooting incident, including the position of a firearm at the moment of discharge, the position of a victim at the moment of impact, and the probable flight path of a projectile.

“Gunshot Wounds: Practical Aspects of Firearms, Ballistics, and Forensic Techniques” Book Review: This book offers practical information on gunshot wounds and forensic techniques related to firearm injuries, covering topics such as Firearms, Ballistics, and Forensic Techniques. It describes the weapons and ammunition used to inflict gunshot wounds and classifies various wounds caused by handguns, bang guns, rifles, and shotguns. The last chapters detail autopsy technique and procedure, as well as laboratory analysis relating to weapons and gunshot evidence. The book is written in a simple and easy-to-understand language, with the preface providing an overview of the subject matter.