Firearms Expert Witnesses in Missouri

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Firearms expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal justice, law enforcement, forensic science, ballistics, and personal injury. Some of the most common specialties among firearms expert witnesses also include gun safety, firearm design and manufacturing, ammunition, shooting reconstruction, and weapon handling. They have offered opinions on the effects of improper firearm use, gunshot residue analysis, bullet trajectories, firearm accidents, and self-defense claims.

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Firearms & Ammunition Expert WitnessView profile

E-029527

Firearms & Ammunition Expert Witness

This expert is Certified by multiple organizations, and prominent individuals and teaches on a regular basis. Area of greatest expertise: The defensive use of a handgun, the legal repercussions one might expect to encounter when choosing to carry a pistol, and actually using the pistol to defend themselves.

Use of Force, Self-Defense, & Weapons Law Expert WitnessView profile

E-271636

Use of Force, Self-Defense, & Weapons Law Expert Witness

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Missouri

This highly-qualified expert has over 30 years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer, with a particular focus in use of force, self-defense, and weapons law. He earned both his BA in psychology and his JD from St. Louis University. He has completed several training sessions through the Ultimate Defense Firing Range and Training Center related to firearms and use of force and is a second...

The Average Firearms Expert Witness
Charges $325 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $300

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $350

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $325

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Firearms Expert Witness FAQs

A firearms expert witness provides specialized knowledge on firearms, ammunition, ballistics, and related topics. They can analyze evidence, reconstruct shooting incidents, and testify in court.

Cases involving shootings, armed robberies, assaults, murders, or any incident where a firearm was used may benefit from a firearms expert witness.

Yes. If a case involves malfunctioning firearms or safety issues, an expert can provide insight into design flaws, manufacturing defects, or improper usage.

Yes. Some experts specialize in specific areas like ballistics, firearm safety and training, gunsmithing, or forensic firearm examination.

In self-defense cases, a firearms expert can help determine factors like shooting distance and angle, which can support claims of self-defense.

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