Evidence Solutions
Firearms & Ballistics Expert Witness
About this role
This is a remote position. Evidence Solutions, Inc. is a nationally recognized expert witness and litigation support firm providing consulting across a wide range of civil and criminal matters. Our team partners with attorneys, insurance carriers, municipalities, corporations, and government entities to deliver credible and defensible expert analysis. We provide our experts with full-service support including marketing/business development, case intake and client support, billing and collections, allowing experts to focus on what they love doing best — working with the evidence. Job Description:We are seeking an experienced Firearms & Ballistics Expert Witness to join our team of forensic and litigation support professionals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in firearms examination, ballistic analysis, shooting incident reconstruction, and the application of forensic science to firearms-related cases. This role is well suited for a Firearms Examiner, Ballistics Analyst, Forensic Scientist, Law Enforcement Firearms Specialist, or Military Weapons Expert who has investigated and analyzed shooting incidents and understands the standards and methodologies governing firearms evidence. This position provides an opportunity to apply firearms and ballistics expertise to legal matters involving shooting incidents, firearm functionality, trajectory analysis, and weapons-related forensic investigations. Requirements Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct forensic examinations of firearms, ammunition, and ballistic evidence, including bullets, cartridge cases, and gunshot residue.
- Analyze shooting incidents, including trajectory analysis, distance determination, and reconstruction of events based on physical evidence.
- Evaluate firearm functionality, safety mechanisms, and potential defects or malfunctions.
- Review case materials including scene evidence, autopsy reports, police reports, and forensic lab findings to assess firearm-related events.
- Review and validate evidence of handling procedures including chain of custody, laboratory analysis, and testing protocols.
- Assess use-of-force scenarios involving firearms, including officer-involved shootings, self-defense claims, and accidental discharges.
- Consult with legal teams to assess firearms evidence, identify inconsistencies, and support case strategy.
- Prepare detailed expert reports and professional opinions based on accepted firearms examination methodologies and forensic science principles.
- Provide expert witness testimony in depositions and trials, translating complex concepts and firearms & ballistics findings into clear and defensible opinions
- Stay current on developments in firearms technology, ballistic analysis techniques, forensic standards, and legal precedents related to firearms cases. Qualifications:
- 15+ years of professional experience in Firearms Examination, Ballistics Analysis, Law Enforcement or Military Firearms Specialist roles, Crime Lab Forensics, or related fields.