ASTM E3309-21 Standard Guide for Reporting of Forensic Primer Gunshot Residue (pGSR) Analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry (SEM/EDS)
1.1 This guide describes the contents of a formal, written technical report expressing the results and interpretation of pGSR particle analysis by SEM/EDS by forensic service providers.
1.2 This guide is intended for use by competent forensic science practitioners with the requisite formal education, discipline-specific training (see Practices E2917), and demonstrated proficiency to perform forensic casework.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E3309-21 Referenced Document
ASTM E1588 Standard Guide for Gunshot Residue Analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy/ Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy
ASTM E1732 Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
ASTM E2917 Standard Practice for Forensic Science Practitioner Training, Continuing Education, and Professional Development Programs*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E620 Standard Practice for Reporting Opinions of Technical Experts
ASTM E3309-21 history
2021ASTM E3309-21 Standard Guide for Reporting of Forensic Primer Gunshot Residue (pGSR) Analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry (SEM/EDS)