Weapons Expert Witnesses

Forensic & Laboratory Testing Expert Witness Listings

You will find weapons expert witnesses and consultants by clicking on one of the following categories. The experts found here may consult regarding firearms operability, microscopic analysis of ballistics evidence. These professionals may provide reports on tasers, batons, lethal weapons, and nonlethal weapons. They may also testify regarding chemical sprays, taser guns, impact weapons, pepper spray, knives, chemical weapons, weapons-grade, biological weapons, assault weapons, and atomic weapons, as well as related topics.

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Steven Howard, Esq.
Call for a FREE CONSULTATION. Mr. Howard's areas of expertise include shooting incident investigation, shooting reconstruction, shooting reenactments, firearms, internal-external-terminal ballistics, toolmark examination/comparison, ammunition, Gun Shot... Learn More ›

Darek Pleasants (P2 Consulting Services)
Darek Pleasants is a retired ATF Special Agent with over thirty years of law enforcement, government, and military special operations experience. Darek is a globally recognized subject matter expert and advisor. His professional expertise spans critical... Learn More ›

Curtis Marshall (Eagle Security Group)
Retired ATF Agent Curtis Marshall spent his career as a top-notch tactical instructor and firearms aficionado. Mr. Marshall has unmatched tactical training and instructional experience and. As a member of the ATF Special Response Team (SRT), Mr. Marshall... Learn More ›

Brian O'Donnell (Eagle Security Group)
Brian O'Donnell is a highly qualified former law enforcement agent with over 25 years in the Charlottesville, Virginia Police Department, which included extensive experience in leadership and training. He worked complex investigations and operated in... Learn More ›
Ron Martinelli (Martinelli & Associates: Justice & Forensic Consultants, Inc.)
Location: California
Areas of Expertise: Referred to by respected and experienced law enforcement and security civil and criminal attorneys as “The expert’s expert.” Representing agency defense and concerned plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys...
Richard K Pumerantz (Guns and Ammo Witness Consulting)
Location: California
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Pumerantz has regularly taught ammunition manufacturing processes and toolmark identification to law enforcement agencies, including DOJ, LAPD, and LASO since 2008. His students continue to use the...
Charles J. Key, Sr. (Key Associates)
Location: Virginia
Areas of Expertise: Key Associates is a group of highly competent men and women whose professional experience encompasses the entire spectrum of police related subjects. Some of their areas of expertise include: police training,...
Emanuel Kapelsohn (The Peregrine Corporation)
Location: Pennsylvania
Areas of Expertise: Emanuel Kapelsohn, President of The Peregrine Corporation, is an internationally recognized firearms training and use of force consultant. Since 1980, he has instructed thousands of police and security...
ForensisGroup, Inc. (The Expert of Experts)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: For over 30 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation’s top law firms, businesses, insurance companies, government entities with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts referred by...
Jennifer Coffindaffer (Eagle Security Group)
Location: Virginia
Areas of Expertise: Jennifer Coffindaffer is a retired FBI Special Agent who provides case consultation, investigative support, litigation support and expert witness testimony in the areas of: Use of Force; Firearms Training;...
Michael Gerard (Robson Forensic)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Michael Gerard Police Practices & Premises Security Expert Michael Gerard is an expert in Police Practices and Premises Security with 25 years of professional experience in law enforcement. Mike’s...
Mark W. Passamaneck, PE (Nederveld Inc.)
Location: Colorado
Areas of Expertise: Mark Passamaneck is a licensed Professional Engineer with expertise and certifications in the investigation and analysis of incidents involving firearms and ballistics in addition to shooting incident...
Richard Nance (Titan National Consulting Group, LLC)
Location: Oregon
Areas of Expertise: Richard Nance served as a police officer and sergeant with a Northern California Police Department for 25 years where, in addition to patrol, he was assigned to the Investigations Bureau and as a K9 handler....
Aaron J Forum (Aaron Forum LLC)
Location: Colorado
Areas of Expertise: Hello, my name is Aaron Forum. I am a former US Army Special Forces (Green Beret), Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Instructor, United States Army Special Operations Command Foreign Weapons Armorer, and...
Consolidated Consultants
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Consolidated Consultants (CCc) continues to deliver high quality expert witness and medical expert witness referrals nationwide since 1995. CCc is the only referral service where you can view the full,...
Weapons FAQs

What is a weapons expert witness?

A weapons expert witness is a person who can provide expert testimony about weapons . This might include firearms, knives, and other types of weapons. A weapons expert witness might be a police officer, a firearms instructor, or someone with experience in the military or law enforcement.

What is the role of a weapons expert witness?

A weapons expert witness is a professional who provides expert testimony on matters related to weapons, such as identification, analysis, and comparison.

How much can a person make as a weapons expert witness?

Weapons expert witnesses can earn compensation somewhere between $200 and $400 per hour, or greater in certain cases. The expert and retaining attorney will negotiate the exact fee.

What are the qualifications of a weapons expert witness?

A weapons expert witness is qualified to testify about the use, handling, and effects of firearms or other weapons.

What type of evidence is reviewed in a lawsuit by a weapons expert witness?

A weapons expert witness may review physical evidence such as firearms, ammunition, and ballistics reports, as well as provide testimony on industry standards, safety protocols, and the actions of individuals involved.

What type of lawsuit might require the testimony of a weapons expert witness?

A lawsuit involving firearms, ballistics, or weapons-related injuries may require the testimony of a weapons expert witness to provide specialized knowledge and analysis of the evidence.