2024 12 Gauge Beanbag Testing

In Arizona this summer we tested several generations of 12 gauge less lethal beanbag munitions to evaluate possible degradation of velocity or performance of older rounds. We measured velocities of Continue Reading →

Austin AFTE 23 Less Lethal Workshop

In May 2023, we assisted the Association of Firearm and Tool mark Examiners (AFTE) with some live fire demonstrations of common less lethal platforms. Pepperball, FN303, ARWEN, 12 gauge and Continue Reading →

High Definition Scanning (HDS)

We use the latest LIDAR technology from Leica and Faro to accurately map incident scenes for documenting evidence and for measuring bullet trajectories. The data captured from these instruments can Continue Reading →

Bullet Article-LET

Check our January 2019 article in Law Enforcement Technology about what to look for on recovered bullets to assist with investigations.

Law Enforcement Technology-Cover

In the August 2018 issue of Law Enforcement Technology, we grabbed the cover with an article on Less Lethal Weapon Integration for police and corrections. The piece discusses selection, implementation Continue Reading →

Pepperball VKS vs. FN303

These two 68 caliber pneumatic less lethal launchers (FN303, Pepperball VKS) are making a surge in the market. We shot some telling high speed video with impacts into a human Continue Reading →

NFDD- Bangs and Balls

Check out our April 2020 overview of these Noise Flash Distraction Devices (NFDD): flash bangs and blast balls, on YouTube. Our testing of these devices included the evaluation of flammability Continue Reading →

Trajectory Reconstruction

Use of mannequins and 3D modeling to estimate bullet path can more accurately describe a shooting event

Tissue Simulants, Human Analogs

Use of traditional 10% ballistic gelatin, Clear Ballistics, and MBM (ballistic soap) for comparison and prediction of bullet behavior in the body.

Product Testing

Evaluate less lethal products using a variety of testing protocols including ballistic gelatin, high speed photography and doppler radar technology. The results are used to educate end users and assist Continue Reading →

UAV for Force Investigators

At the Fall 2018 SIFR meeting in Henderson, Leica Geosystems and Holmans USA assisted us with our presentation to demonstrate for the group how to utilize terrestrial scanning and drones Continue Reading →

Long Range Shootings

Experience in long range ballistics and range design

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Truth through application of science

Empirical Testing

WDF employs sophisticated instruments to perform experimentation and empirical testing on firearms and ammunition

Less Lethal

WDF has extensive experience scientifically testing and evaluating less lethal devices used in law enforcement and corrections (credit Jessamy Lennon Photography)

Shooting Incidents

WDF provides crime scene analysts with practical instruction in shooting incident reconstruction

WD Forensic, Inc.

WD Forensic, Inc was formed to provide training, research, and assist in the investigation of shooting events including incidents involving the deployment of less lethal devices, such as bean bags, 40mm impact munitions, and TASERs. We have performed expert consulting in over 25 states and internationally.

forensics bullets windshield shooting reconstruction — Measuring bullet deflection through windshields

Rick Wyant, M.S. is a senior forensic scientist specializing in firearm and tool mark identification and less lethal weapons, dedicated to the thorough objective scientific investigation of incidents including forensic 3D scanning/mapping (HDS) and other advanced techniques. Results are founded on experience, research and empirical testing, which are essential to convey scientific concepts to a jury.