Firearms Expert Witnesses in North Carolina

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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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Mr. Chad ThompsonView profile

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Mr. Chad Thompson

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North Carolina

Mr. Chad Thompson has 35 years of experience in Law Enforcement & Security. He earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Trinity University. Formerly, this expert served as a Deputy and Lieutenant in the training division of Johnston County Sheriff's Office and as a School Director and Chief Instructor at North Carolina Justice Academy. Currently, this expert is the Owner and Senior Instructor at...

Firearms and Archery Range Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Firearms and Archery Range Safety Expert Witness

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North Carolina

This firearms and archery enthusiast and instructor has been involved in the field for over 41 years. He completed numerous training's with the U.S. Army, Armstrong State College and the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. The expert has completed numerous firearms and archery-related courses and instructor courses over the years; currently, he teaches Firearms and Archery...

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

    $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.

  • Court 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.

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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