Machining and Subclass Characteristic Evaluation in Firearms Identification

This one-day (8 hour) course will provide participants with an in-depth exploration of various firearms machining methods and subclass characteristics. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the techniques used to manufacture firearm components, such as milling, turning, and broaching, and how these methods relate to subclass and individual characteristics. Through detailed discussions and 3D animation, the workshop aims to boost participants' confidence in both understanding and effectively explaining the intricacies of machining, learn how to evaluate for subclass characteristics in everyday casework, discuss areas of confusion/myths of what subclass characteristics are and are not, and much more.