| History | This refers to the historical development of firearms and the science behind their examination in criminal investigations. |
| Ballistics Analysis | This is the detailed study of the path (trajectory, etc.) that a bullet or other ammunition takes after being fired from a gun. |
| Firearms Identification | The process of determining whether a bullet, cartridge, or other ammunition came from a particular firearm. |
| Gunshot Residue Analysis | Gunshot residue analysis can indicate whether a firearm has been discharged recently, who discharged it, and from what distance it was fired. |
| Crime Scene Reconstruction | Using the notion of Forensic Firearms, investigators can reconstruct how a shooting incident occurred, which might help to verify or contradict witness testimonies. |
| Legal Context | Laws and rules that govern the use and possession of firearms, such as safety regulations for handling and storing firearms. |
| Technological Advances | Innovative tools and techniques which are currently being used or developed for the analysis of firearm evidence. |
| Forensic Expert Witnesses | The role of firearm examiners in relaying their forensic findings of firearms used in a crime scene to the court. |
