Saratov: SUI Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia . 1998. - 176s. The textbook discusses the basics of forensic ballistics and forensic ballistics - the design of handguns and the purpose of its parts , ammunition device, Diagnostic examination of weapons and cartridges , Homemade weapons research, identification of weapons following the shooting of the circumstances of the use of firearms , Methods of the main types of forensic ballistics , as well as elements of internal and external ballistics. The textbook is intended for teachers and students of law schools, forensic experts, as well as those interested in this topic.