Forum Update- The AFTE Board of Directors has decided to remove some forums from the web site. This decision was based on the criteria that they do not meet the objectives and purposes of the Association, under Article I, Section 2 of the bylaws and in the case of the Feedback Forum.  Members click here!

AFTE 2011 Training Conference-The Board of Directors is currently soliciting for a location to host the 2011 AFTE Training Conference. Any interested party should contact Vice President John Finor.
 

AFTE Certification Program Update- Important information about the AFTE Certification Program has been posted by President T. L. Price in the AFTE Forums.  Members click here!

17 Annual YPG Forensic Firearms Test Session (members only)- The 17th Annual Yuma Proving Ground Forensic Firearms Test Session is scheduled for Friday and Saturday January 9 & 10, 2009. Each fall since 1992 the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds, along with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Southern California Firearms Study Group, has hosted a test session to allow the forensic science community to study exterior ballistics and other firearms and forensic related issues. YPG offers us the use of Doppler radar and high-speed video equipment to do whatever experiments we wish, as long as they are safe to conduct. You need not propose an experiment to participate; those that wish to observe the testing are also welcome, and should plan to participate by helping to collect data, etc.  More...

AFTE Journals Online- The AFTE Journals previously available on CD ROM have been converted to PDF files and can now be downloaded by AFTE members via the Journal Search page.  AFTE Journals

AFTE DVD Sales
The technical papers given at the 2008 AFTE Training Seminar in Honolulu, Hawaii were recorded on DVD's and are now being offered for sale to AFTE members.  Additionally you can order DVD sets of the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Training Seminars... For more information, click here!
 
NAS Response Update (member's only)

AFTE members are encouraged to visit the President's Forum to view important documents related to the NAS Study... click here!

Firearm Analyst Training Program- A National Institute of Justice sponsored web based Firearms Analyst Training Program which was developed through a collaborative effort between the NFSTC in Largo, Florida and AFTE, has been released for use by the forensic science community at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/training/firearms-training/. AFTE members- click here for more information.

Trial Court Rules in Favor of AFTE and Named Defendants- In December of 2006 a Trial Court ruled in favor of AFTE and named defendants.  Judgment was entered in favor of AFTE and the named defendants in January of 2007.

Thereafter, Mr. Paul Dougherty appealed the Trial Court decision to the California Court of Appeal.  On July 27, 2008, the Court of Appeal issued a unanimous decision affirming the Trial Court and awarding AFTE and the named defendants their cost on Appeal.

AFTE members can view the published decision by visiting the President's Forum.  Non-members can view the decision by clicking here.

Newly Appointed AFTE Journal Editor (member's only)- The AFTE Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Clow to the position of AFTE Journal Editor. For more information please visit the forum by... clicking here!

Friday July 11, 2008

SWGGUN Statement on the NAS Ballistic Database Study- The Scientific Working Group for Firearm and Toolmarks (SWGGUN) has released an informational statement on the National Academy of Science (NAS), Ballistics Database Study report and its implications on the admissibility of firearms related court testimony. Visit the SWGGUN website to review the statement and accompanying documents... click here!

Friday June 27, 2008

NAS Response Update (member's only) - AFTE members are encouraged to visit the forum and review an affidavit from Dr. John Rolph (Chair of the NRC) regarding the statements made in the NAS Report "Ballistic Imaging" released to the public March 5, 2008... click here!

AFTE 2008 Training Seminar Program  (pdf file)

Thursday, March 20, 2008

AFTE Journal Editor Position Announcement- The AFTE Board of Directors is actively seeking the assistance from the membership for the position of AFTE JOURNAL Editor.  Mr. Matthew L. Noedel (Matt) has notified the BOD that he will be stepping down this year after 5 years of dedicated service to this organization as the Editor... Read More
 

AFTE R&D Proposal Forum-  In an effort to encourage research in the science of firearms and toolmarks examination or identification, the Research and Development Committee is providing a forum on the AFTE website for the posting of research proposals... click here