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Certification |
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SWGGUN |
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The Scientific
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Welcome
to the official website of the Association of Firearm and
Tool Mark Examiners. "AFTE" is an international
organization dedicated to the advancement of one of the finest
disciplines of Forensic Science......Firearm & Toolmark
Identification.
 
[News Archives]
Tuesday
September 2, 2008
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!
Wednesday August 27, 2008
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.
Friday August 8, 2008
AFTE Certification Suspension-
Ladies and gentlemen of the organization; The Board of
Directors has decided to temporarily suspend administering
the written phase of our certification program. In part,
this is due to the increased costs associated with the
administration of the test.
The Certification Committee is currently exploring several
options for a more cost effective way to administer the
tests. The Board of Directors recognizes the importance of
this program and hopes this temporary suspension will be
short-lived.
This suspension does not effect re-certification. Any
certified member needing re-certification should continue to
apply following the present guidelines.
Friday
August 1st, 2008
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.
Tuesday
July 22, 2008
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 2009 -
Click on the image at right to view the AFTE 2009
information page.
AFTE 2008
 The 39th annual AFTE training seminar in
Honolulu, Hawaii!!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
AFTE 2008 Banquet Summary-
The 2008 AFTE Training Seminar
wrapped up on Thursday, May 22nd.
The highlight of the week-long event was the banquet held Thursday
night. Several awards were announced and the
president's gavel was presented to the new AFTE president,
Thomas L. Price, by outgoing president Carlo Rosati.
Winner of the AFTE Member of the Year Award was
Tsuneo Uchiyama seen at right and winner of this year's
Steve Molnar/Key Member
Award was Fred Tulleners.
Click here for a summary of the banquet.
Thursday,
May 29, 2008
AFTE 2008 Photo
Galleries-
Click on the links below to view images
from the 39th annual AFTE Training Seminar.
AFTE Banquet Photo Gallery
Thursday Photo Gallery
Wednesday Photo Gallery
Tuesday Photo Gallery
Monday Photo Gallery
Sunday Photo Gallery
Exhibitor Photo Gallery
Monday May 19, 2008-
AFTE members from all over the world have converged on the
Hawaiian Islands this week to enhance their expertise in the
greatest discipline of forensic science, Firearm & Toolmark
Identification! Workshops and lectures will be the
course of business for the day over the next four days.
The meeting will culminate with the annual banquet Thursday night.
If you couldn't make it to the training seminar check back
during the week for pictures and updates to the events
taking place this week.
To view the seminar program that includes the schedule,
abstracts of all lectures, and presentations for the week
click on the link below.
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
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
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
To view News Archives visit the
Site News page.
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