Firearms & Ballistics Expert Witness

This is a remote position.

Requirements

• Conduct forensic examinations of firearms, ammunition, and ballistic evidence, including bullets, cartridge cases, and gunshot residue. 
  
• Analyze shooting incidents, including trajectory analysis, distance determination, and reconstruction of events based on physical evidence. 
  
• Evaluate firearm functionality, safety mechanisms, and potential defects or malfunctions. 
  
• Review case materials including scene evidence, autopsy reports, police reports, and forensic lab findings to assess firearm-related events. 
  
• Review and validate evidence of handling procedures including chain of custody, laboratory analysis, and testing protocols. 
  
• Assess use-of-force scenarios involving firearms, including officer-involved shootings, self-defense claims, and accidental discharges. 
  
• Consult with legal teams to assess firearms evidence, identify inconsistencies, and support case strategy. 
  
• Prepare detailed expert reports and professional opinions based on accepted firearms examination methodologies and forensic science principles. 
  
• Provide expert witness testimony in depositions and trials, translating complex concepts and firearms & ballistics findings into clear and defensible opinions
  
• Stay current on developments in firearms technology, ballistic analysis techniques, forensic standards, and legal precedents related to firearms cases. 
  

• 15+ years of professional experience in Firearms Examination, Ballistics Analysis, Law Enforcement or Military Firearms Specialist roles, Crime Lab Forensics, or related fields. 
  
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Ballistics, or a related field preferred. 
  
• Extensive experience in firearms examination, ballistics analysis, or forensic firearms investigations. 
  
• Deep understanding of firearms and forensic standards, including toolmark identification, trajectory analysis, gunshot residue testing, and evidence comparison techniques. 
  
• Experience working with laboratory testing procedures, firearms databases (e.g., NIBIN), and forensic analysis tools. 
  
• Strong knowledge of firearm safety standards and shooting incident reconstruction. 
  
• Demonstrated experience analyzing firearms-related evidence and presenting findings in investigative or legal settings. 
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex forensic concepts to attorneys, juries, and non-technical audiences. 
  
• Prior expert witness or courtroom testimony experience is preferred. 
  
• Relevant certifications or training in firearms examination, forensic science, or ballistics analysis are strongly preferred.
  

Benefits

• 1099 independent contractor arrangement 
  
• WFH 
  
• Competitive hourly expert witness compensation 
  
• Flexible case-based workload 
  

• Dedicated case management and administrative support from initial client intake to billing and collections that allows you to focus on doing what you love, delivering expert insights.  
  
• Marketing and business development initiatives designed to generate new case opportunities and expand your reach and visibility in the legal industry. 
  
• Peer review support and access to a multidisciplinary team of experts.  
  
• Report writing support and professional development opportunities such as deposition coaching, testimony training, and continuing education in emerging human factors research.  
  
• Flexible engagement structure.  
  
• A collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your contributions directly influence case outcomes.