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Benefits to the Forensic
Community
:: No need for large national
database where 98% of the firearms will never be used in a crime. Instead
the database is limited to actual ballistic fingerprints collected as
evidence at a crime scene
:: Reduce the costs associated with lengthy ballistic fingerprinting
database maintenance and searches
:: Provides investigators with Make, Model and link to serial number
"instantly" (augments the long established comparison based
forensic analysis methods)
:: It ensures that all forensic imaging is performed by professional
forensic firearm experts at the crime lab and not at the manufacturer's
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Benefits for 2nd
Amendment Rights
:: No need for national
image database (Make, Model & Tracking Code)
:: No need for national registration
:: Leaves in place the existing tracking methods when purchasing a new
firearm
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Benefits for Gun Control
Advocates
:: "Instantly" provides investigators with
Make, Model and link to serial number. No need to wait for a lengthy
database searches
:: Positive and unambiguous identification of crime weapon.
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Benefits for Firearm
Manufacturers
:: No added costs for equipment
and labor involved in taking images of ballistic fingerprints
:: Minimal equipment and labor costs associated with the implementation of
the NanoMark Ballistic ID Tagging™ technology
:: Removes the legal liability of imaging associated with poor image quality
and search reliability
:: Ballistic ID Tagging uses proven industrial processes used within
industry on 24/7 shift operations with 6 sigma capability
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