The AFTE Journal is the official publication of the Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners. The AFTE Journal is dedicated to the sharing of information, techniques and procedures. It is the editor’s goal that this sharing of information results in the criminal justice system having the most accurate and complete information available. Opinions and views expressed in the AFTE Journal are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor, the Editorial Committee, or the Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners.