State of California Department of Justice
Firearms Factory Tours
Class Code:
E425
Subject Area:
E - Firearms and Impression Evidence Program
Class Location:
Various
Class Description:
This approximately twelve day long journey provides tours of a series of firearms related manufactories in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Students observe current manufacturing processes. Emphasis is placed on processes that create forensically significant tool surfaces. A maximum of twelve students can be accommodated. THIS CLASS IS AVAILABLE FOR BFS FIREARMS ACADEMY STUDENTS ONLY. Not POST Certified at this time.
Instructor:
Mike Giusto & Torrey Johnson, California Criminalistics Institute
Teaching Methods:
Tours, documentation with notes and photography, discussion, and preparation of a presentation of findings.
Objectives:
Students will learn some currently used manufacturing methods of forensically significant tool surfaces. Students will be able to determine the uniqueness of various manufactured surfaces.
Prerequisites:
Enrolled in E600 BFS Fireams Academy
Preparation:
Prereading or research projects may be assigned
Materials Fee:
$300.00 for non CAL DOJ students.
Tuition:
$1,440.00 for non CAL DOJ/BFS agencies. Note: Student lodging and per diem are not included.
Course Contact:
Mike Giusto (916) 464-5648, (916)464-0600, FAX (916) 464-5818
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