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AFTE NEWS
[News Archives]
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
AFTE 2013
While we are not having an organized
Golf Tournament this year, a number of AFTE members have
expressed interest in playing a round on Sunday.
If you are interested, contact
Mark Shaw.
Monday, May 20, 2013
AFTE 2013
The cut-off date for reserving a room
at the Hyatt at our contract rate is fast approaching.
In order to qualify for the rate, reservations must be made
by May 31, 2013.
Click
here to make your reservation.
We have a few spots left in our
technical session. Please try to submit your abstract
by May 31, 2013 in order for it to be printed in the seminar
program.
Click
here to submit your abstract.
We are still looking for
submissions for the Poster Session and Bring Your Own
Slides.
Bring Your Own Slides
On
Wednesday night, June 26th, a room will be set aside
for those who wish to present, and those who wish to
watch.
Speakers are reminded that the following criteria
are the main goals of Bring Your Own Slides:
Presentations should
be BRIEF! (1 minute to 10 minutes)
Presentations should be INTERESTING or UNIQUE
Presentations should be HUMOROUS and / or
ENTERTAINING, or may be about
UNRESOLVEDinvestigations about which you would
like some input.
Presentations should be relevant to and related
to FORENSIC FIREARMS
The purpose
of BYOS's is to provide an informal environment for rapid
discussions of topics.
Bring your favorite beverage and a
snack.
Presenters may email ahead of time to reserve a spot, or you
can walk in with a thumb drive of images.
The
moderator will be Michael Haag. If you have interest, please
email me
your general topic and an approximate amount of time you
think you may need.
Poster Session
For anyone who is not interested in presenting a
full paper at the AFTE conference should consider
giving a poster presentation!
Interested parties should
email me with their
presentation.
Friday, May 17, 2013
AFTE 2013
The Science Behind Firearm
Individualization workshop is now full. Click
here if you would like to be put on the waitlist.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The next AFTE Certification
On-Line Written Test open season (June 3-14) is soon
coming and the application due date for it is COB May 24.
The application due date for each remaining season is
listed, but remember, you can apply for test dates beyond
the immediate open season.
Test Dates June 3-14, Apps Due COB May 24
Test Dates Aug 19-30, Apps Due COB Aug 9
Test Dates October 21–Nov 1, Apps Due Oct 11
Please include the contact
information for your proctor with your application.
Monday, May 13, 2013
AFTE 2013
We have added the final workshop for
the AFTE 2013 meeting. Information can be found
here.
Friday, May 10, 2013
AFTE 2013
This year, a few individuals will be
at the conference representing Hearing Protection Services.
They will be available for molding your Custom Molded
Hearing Protection at the conference Monday thru Wednesday.
We will also be available during the poster session Monday
evening. Click
here for more
information regarding their company and what they have to
offer.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The Spring 2013 issue of the AFTE
Journal has been posted on the website. Click
here
to view it.
The April 2013 issue of the AFTE News
has been posted on the website. Click
here to view it.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
AFTE 2013
We have updated the information for
both the
Santa Fe Day Trip and the
Friends & Family event on Thursday, June 27th to
include changes regarding transportation to Santa Fe and
different tour options. Pease take the time to read
over the information.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
AFTE 2013
We have added the final workshop for
the AFTE 2013 meeting. Information can be found
here.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
AFTE 2013
Announcing the return of
"Bring Your Own (Powerpoint) Slides"
On
Wednesday night, June 26th, a room will be set aside
for those who wish to present, and those who wish to
watch.
Speakers are reminded that the following criteria
are the main goals of BRING YOUR OWN SLIDES:
Presentations should
be BRIEF! (1 minute to 10 minutes)
Presentations should be INTERESTING or UNIQUE
Presentations should be HUMOROUS and / or
ENTERTAINING, or may be about
UNRESOLVEDinvestigations about which you would
like some input.
Presentations should be relevant to and related
to FORENSIC FIREARMS
The
purpose of BYOS's is to provide an informal
environment for rapid discussions of topics.
Bring your favorite beverage
and a snack.
Presenters may email ahead of time to reserve a
spot, or you can walk in with a thumb drive of
images.
The
moderator will be Michael Haag. If you have
interest, please
email
me your general topic and an approximate
amount of time you think you may need.
Poster Session
For anyone who is not interested in presenting a
full paper at the AFTE conference should consider
giving a poster presentation!
Interested parties should
email me with their
presentation.
Workshop Updates
There is only one spot left in the Courtroom
Testimony workshop.
There are only 2 sopts left in the Leica LAS Report
workshop.
Get them before they are gone!!!
Friday, April 12, 2013
AFTE 2013
An announcement has been posted
regarding the 5th Annual AFTE Gun Run. Click
here to view it.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
AFTE 2013
Announcing the addition of the
following workshops:
The Courtroom Testimony workshop has
2 spots left. Get one before they are gone!!
Monday, April 8, 2013
AFTE 2013
Just a quick reminder that Early
Registration ends at midnight April 12, 2013. Starting
on Saturday, April 13, 2013 prices will increase!
Sunday, April 7, 2013
**IMPORTANT**
The AFTE
Headstamp Guide is back online. Due to heavy traffic
it has been moved to the Member's Area of the website. You
will need your Member's Area username and password in order to
access it from this point forward.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
AFTE 2013
Announcing the addition of the
following workshops:
The Wound Ballistics workshop is now
full. A link has been provided
here for those interested in getting put on the
waitlist.
The Courtroom Testimony workshop has
2 spots left. Get one before they are gone!!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
AFTE 2013
The 3D Laser Scanning workshop is now
full. A link has been provided
here for those interested in getting put on the
waitlist.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
**IMPORTANT**
The AFTE
Headstamp Guide is currently offline. There have been
some recurring issues with high traffic from outside of the
US causing a high load on the server. Please bear with
us as we get this issue fixed.
Monday, March 18, 2013
The AFTE BOD has recently voted to
provide members with the option to receive the AFTE
Journal/AFTE News electronically as opposed to receiving the
printed version. There will be no reduction in dues for
those who choose the electronic version only.
To choose the electronic version, log into your Member's
Area account and select "Download" for your delivery option.
Those selecting the electronic option will receive an email
with a link to the uploaded Journal or Newsletter.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
AFTE 2013
Two new workshops have been
added:
Monday, March 4, 2013
AFTE 2013
A new workshop has been
added:
A few of the workshops are getting
close to being full. Get your spot before they run
out!
Friday, March 1, 2013
AFTE 2013
A new workshop has been
added:
-
ASCLD/LAB Level 100 Measurement
Confidence Course (Combined A, B & C)
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
AFTE 2013
A new workshop has been
added:
Attention
- Tom Deeb has again graciously agreed to cover the
registration costs of up to 15 first time attendees.
More information can be found by clicking
here.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
AFTE 2013
A new workshop has been
added:
A few of the workshops are getting
close to being full. Get your spot before they run
out!
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Sub-Class...Full
Click
here to be put on the waitlist.
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Ruger LCP...Full
Click
here to be put on the waitlist.
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Barrel-Making...9 spots left!
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
AFTE 2013
A couple new workshops have been
added:
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The application period for admission
to the 2013-2014 session of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Firearms Examiner
Academy (NFEA)
is open to all qualified candidates.
The NFEA provides training for apprentice/entry level
firearm and tool mark examiners from Federal, state and
local law enforcement agencies. The Academy curriculum is
composed of the fundamentals of firearms & tool mark
examinations and serves as a basis for the trainee, under
supervision, to develop into a qualified firearm and tool
mark
examiner. The application deadline for the 2013 - 2014
session of the NFEA is July 31, 2013. It is anticipated that
the class will start in October 2013 however the training
schedule is dependent on the receipt of funding and may be
adjusted accordingly.
Additional information and the application form can be found
at:
http://atf.gov/training/firearms/law-enforcement-training.html
Questions can be directed to either:
Sheila Hopkins
NFEA Training Manager
202-648-6061
Sheila.Hopkins@atf.gov
or
Jodi Marsanopoli
NFEA Laboratory Coordinator
Firearms and Toolmark Examiner
202-648-6116
jodi.marsanopoli@atf.gov
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Members Only
Please click
here to view a reminder to all AFTE members from the
AFTE Secretary Wendy Gibson.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The Winter 2013 issue of the AFTE
Journal has been posted on the website. Click
here
to view it.
Monday, February 4, 2013
AFTE 2013
Registration is now open for the 2013
AFTE Annual Training Seminar!!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The AFTE Certification Written Test
On-Line open seasons have been scheduled.
The application due date for each season is also listed, but
remember, you can apply for test dates beyond the immediate
open season.
Test Dates March 4-15, Applications Due COB Feb 22
Test Dates June 3-14, Apps Due COB May 24
Test Dates Aug 19-30, Apps Due COB Aug 9
Test Dates October 21–Nov 1, Apps Due Oct 11
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
AFTE 2013
Information regarding the AFTE 2013
Training Seminar has been updated to include:
Monday, January 28, 2013
AFTE 2013
Information regarding the AFTE 2013
Training Seminar has been updated to include:
Thursday, January 24, 2013
AFTE 2013
Information regarding the AFTE 2013
Training Seminar has been updated to include:
We will begin accepting submissions
for the Technical Session as well as the Poster Session
within the next week or so.
Monday, November 5, 2012
The Fall 2012 issue of the AFTE
Journal has been posted on the website. Click
here
to view it.
Monday, September 10, 2012
The next AFTE
Certification On-Line written test is approaching;
October 22 - November 2. Please submit your test application(s), fees,
and proctor contact information to the AFTE Certification
Programs Chairman (Robert Thompson) by COB October 12.
Information and forms
can be found on the
AFTE Certification page.
Open season dates for
2013 will be announced when confirmed. We plan to have four
open seasons, each for two weeks.
Robert M. Thompson
Certification Committee Chair
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
The Summer 2012 issue of the AFTE
Journal has been posted on the website. Click
here
to view it.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
The summaries and pictures of the
AFTE 2012 Annual Training Seminar are posted. Click
here to see them.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The next AFTE
Certification On-Line written test is approaching; August
20-31. Please submit your test application(s), fees,
and proctor contact information to the AFTE Certification
Programs Chairman (Robert Thompson) by COB August 13.
Information and forms
cab be found on the
AFTE Certification page.
You can also apply
for the following open season; October 22-November 2.
Robert M. Thompson
Certification Committee Chair
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Measurement Science and Standards
in Forensic Firearms Analysis 2012
The National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST) in collaboration with The Association
of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE) and the
Scientific Working Group for Firearms and Toolmarks (SWGGUN)
is hosting a two-day conference exploring measurement
science and standards in the
forensic discipline of firearms analysis.
The free conference will be webcast live starting at 9amET
on July 10. Visit: go.usa.gov/wZu on the day of the
event to access the webcast. Follow
the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #NISTForensics.
Participants will be able to submit questions via Twitter
during the event.
Thanks for your consideration,
John Paul - LESO/NIST
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
AFTE 2013
Initial information regarding the
44th Annual Training Seminar has been posted. You can
access it by clicking on the AFTE 2013 logo in the right
margin.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
AFTE 2012
If you are looking for any last
minute workshops to add, there have been a couple of
cancellations. Spots are available in the following
classes.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
AFTE 2012
There are still two spots open in the Redding Reloading
Workshop. In addition, a spot has opened up in the
Machine Gun Conversion Workshop. Add them to your
registration, before they disappear.
Friday, June 1, 2012
AFTE 2012
Please let all your friends and family that will be
joining you in Buffalo that we will have a hospitality
suite available for them to use on the following days:
Sunday, 10:00AM-10:00PM
Monday, 10:00AM-10:00PM
Wednesday, 10:00AM-10:00PM
Thursday, 10:00AM-4:00PM
Friday, 10:00AM-5:00PM
Monday, May 21, 2012
Chris Monturo, with the support of
the AFTE Sickness & Distress Committee as well as the 2012
AFTE Training Seminar Host Committee has graciously donated
5 AR-15 lowers to benefit the Kelsi Crutchfield Scholarship
Fund to be raffled off at the 2012 meeting in Buffalo.
Click
here for more information and to purchase your
tickets.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The Spring 2012 issue of the AFTE
Journal has been posted on the website. Click
here
to view it.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The AFTE Written Certification
Test is Going On-Line!
Applications must be received by COB May 11, 2012 for the
On-Line AFTE Certification Test (Written)
The due date is fast approaching for the first on-line AFTE
Certification Tests. The “open season” for taking the tests
is May 21 to June 1 for qualified applicants and their
designated proctors.
The application process is basically the same; fill out the
application form describing which tests you want to take
(form link on the Certification Program page), pay the fees
with PayPal, or send a check with the application forms. You
can mail the hard copy and check to the Chairman’s mailing
address. The change is that a designated proctor and his/her
contact information MUST be named in the application
information. (Members that have already applied need not
reapply.)
The approximate 2 week “open season” allows the applicant
and proctor convenience in scheduling the test. Further
instructions and forms requirements will be sent to the
applicant and proctor.
If you are not able to take the upcoming test offering, you
can still apply to take tests in the next two open seasons
that are planned for August 20-31, and October 22-November
2. Make sure you indicate this in your application.
Robert M. Thompson, AFTE Certification Programs Chairman
Thursday, April 26, 2012
AFTE 2012
As of April 26, 2012 the Hyatt is
sold out for the days of our conference. Please read below for info on
the overflow hotel.
Overflow Hotel
Comfort Suites Downtown
Buffalo
601 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
716-854-5500
www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-buffalo-new_york-NY200
Please let them know you are
with AFTE when you call to make reservations.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Measurement Science and Standards
in Forensic Firearms Analysis 2012
The National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST) in collaboration with The
Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE) and
the Scientific Working Group for Firearms and Toolmarks (SWGGUN)
is hosting a two-day conference exploring measurement
science and standards in the forensic discipline of firearms
analysis.
Click
here to open their website containing further
information.
Monday, March 26, 2012
AFTE 2012
If you have a child 12 and under and
would like for them to attend the banquet, please contact
Jennifer Coombs.
Friday, March 23, 2012
The Spring 2012 issue of the AFTE
News has been posted on the website. Click
here to view it.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Message from the President
I am
honored to announce that after consultation with both the
Member of the Year Committee and the Howe family, the Board
of Directors unanimously has agreed to the following
proposal;
Proposal to Rename the Member of the Year Award to the
Walter J. Howe Award
The purpose of the following is to rename the Member of the
Year Award to the Walter J. Howe Award. Mr. Howe served his
country with honor and distinction during World War II,
during which he was the Chief Armament Inspector at the Army
Ordnance Office in Fort Dix, New Jersey. After the war, Mr.
Howe worked for several publishing companies before taking
the position of Director of Research and Development at
Marlin Firearms Company in North Haven, CT. While touring
the facility, U.S. Army Major General Julian Hatcher
proposed that Mr. Howe join the National Rifle Association
(NRA) in Washington, DC. When the NRA brought Mr. Howe to
Washington, they were looking for an individual with not
only an extensive knowledge of firearms, but also an
individual with vision and drive to provide both advice and
guidance on the future direction of their organization. Mr.
Howe more than satisfied all of these requirements. Mr. Howe
became the Editor of the American Rifleman magazine in 1953,
a post he retained until 1966. While with the magazine, Mr.
Howe published articles by Jack Weller (of Hatcher, Jury,
and Weller fame) on the fundamentals of forensic firearm
identification. This was done to increase the awareness and
raise the level of knowledge and was a first for a magazine
whose readers were typically devoted to hunting and
shooting.
In the early 1960s, he became a member, and then a Fellow,
of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). Because
of the increasing size and the number of disciplines in the
AAFS, Mr. Howe recognized the need for a group exclusively
for firearm and tool mark examination. Thirty-five men met
in Chicago, IL, back in 1969 to form the Association of
Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE). Mr. Howe was
selected to be the first president of the association. In
addition to being president, Mr. Howe became the editor of
the AFTE Newsletter. His focus was to promote the exchange
of information to raise the level of professionalism within
the discipline. It is still what AFTE strives to achieve.
Certainly the argument can be made that without Mr. Howe
AFTE would not exist and it would not be the type of
organization it is today. To many members, Mr. Howe was so
much more than the first President of AFTE. He was also a
mentor, an advisor, and most importantly, a role model. Mr.
Howe served as an example to all of us of the things we
could be capable of if only we worked hard enough and never
compromised our standards or integrity. The current Member
of the Year Committee Chair and its members have unanimously
and wholeheartedly agreed that this prestigious award’s name
should be changed. Since the purpose of this annual award is
to recognize individuals who have assisted AFTE in an
outstanding manner, it is all together fitting that this
award be named the Walter J. Howe Award.
Very Respectfully Submitted
Dan B. Gunnell
43rd AFTE President
Monday, March 12, 2012
The application period for admission
to the 2012-2013 session of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Firearms Examiner
Academy (NFEA) is open to all qualified candidates.
The NFEA provides training for
apprentice/entry level firearm and toolmark examiners from
Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The
Academy curriculum is composed of the fundamentals of
firearms & toolmark examinations and serves as a basis for
the trainee, under supervision, to develop into a qualified
firearm and toolmark examiner. The application deadline for
the 2012 - 2013 session of the NFEA is July 31, 2012. The
start date for training is dependent on receipt of funding
and the schedule may be adjusted accordingly. It is
anticipated that the class would start in October 2012.
Additional information and the
application form are available below.
2012-2013 NFEA
Information
2012-2013
NFEA Overview
2012-2013
NFEA Application
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
AFTE 2012
In lieu
of a formal golf tourney this year, I am offering those
interested in getting out and enjoying the day the
opportunity to play a round of golf at one of the local
courses.
If you
are interested, please email me at
afte2012reg@gmail.com.
Mark
Shaw
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
AFTE 2012
AFTE On-Line Certification Test Update and Information
The AFTE Certification Programs Committee has been hard at
work this last year updating the written test, and preparing
for an on-line version. The final preparations for the
installation of the on-line test is planned to be completed
in the next few months, hopefully on or before the next AFTE
Training Conference in Buffalo, New York. Therefore, there
will not be written tests traditionally offered the Sunday
prior to the conference. We are certain that offering these
tests on-line will benefit those members who cannot attend
the AFTE Training Conferences regularly, and offer a more
convenient way to begin or expand on their certification.
It is planned that the application process and cost will
remain unchanged, so if you are still contemplating taking
the test, please submit your applications as currently
detailed on the AFTE Certification web pages.
When the test installation is complete, more information,
details, and instructions will be announced.
Robert M. Thompson, Chair-Certification Programs
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
AFTE 2012
Registration for the
2012 AFTE Annual Training Seminar is now open!
Attendees can register
by clicking
here.
Exhibitors can
register by clicking
here.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
AFTE 2012
The initial listing of Workshops for
the 2012 Annual Training Seminar have been added to the
Seminar webpage. Click
here to see what training opportunities are
available at this year's meeting. Check back regularly
for additional workshops.
Registration will open on February
15, 2012!!!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Chris Monturo, with the support of
the AFTE Sickness & Distress Committee as well as the 2012
AFTE Training Seminar Host Committee has graciously donated
5 AR-15 lowers to benefit the Kelsi Crutchfield Scholarship
Fund to be raffled off at the 2012 meeting in Buffalo.
Click
here for more information and to purchase your
tickets.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The Winter 2012 issue of the AFTE
Journal has been posted on the website. Click
here
to view it.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
AFTE 2012 - Attention
International Members
For those international members that
require a letter of invitation in order to receive a Visa,
we now have a link set up to email Mark Shaw (2012
Registration). Once he receives your email, he will
get one to you as soon as possible. Click
here to be redirected to our letter of invitation
page.
To view News Archives visit the
Site News page.
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