• Utilize best laboratory practices for Quality Assurance.
• Recognize ethical crossroads in Forensic Laboratories.
• Understand the importance of serial numbers in various industries.
• Recognize types of obliteration.
• Master techniques for serial number restoration.
• Learn to identify different types of serial numbers and their locations.
• Learn the Theory of restoration
• Acquire knowledge of tools, equipment and resources essential for restoration.
• Develop skills in documentation of the restoration processes.
• Explore legal aspects related to serial number restoration.
• Gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world case studies.
• Enhance attention to detail and precision in serial number restoration processes.
• Become familiar with emerging technologies and advancements in the field.
• Successfully apply learned skills to ensure compliance with laboratory policies

• Understand and adhere to best laboratory practices for Quality Assurance.
• Recognize and handle ethical issues in the laboratory.
• Understand the importance of serial numbers.
•  Identify locations and types of serial numbers.
• Recognize varied types of obliteration.
• Understand and perform various techniques for serial number restoration using the correct tools, equipment, and resources.
• Document methods fully and succinctly according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Explain to a jury the theory and practical aspects of serial number restoration.
• Understand emerging technologies and advancements in the field.

Basic knowledge of firearms / safe handling of firearms.

• Operate fully under laboratory quality assurance guidelines
• Perform serial number restoration according to laboratory policies and 
  procedures
• Communicate methods and findings to a jury

• Laptop
• Copies of home laboratory policies and procedures relating to QA/QC and Serial Number Restoration

• R S Treptow (1977). Methods for the Restoration of Obliterated Serial Numbers. Chicago State University.
  https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/Photocopy/81771NCJRS.pdf
• Gun Control Act of 1968. (n.d.). 
  https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-82/pdf/STATUTE-82-Pg1213-2.pdf#page=1
• OSAC 2023-S-0018 Standard Test Method for the Restoration of  Obliterated Serial Numbers and Other Markings; website, accessed June 22, 2025:
  https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/2023/09/05/OSAC%202023-S0018%20Standard%20Test%20Method%20for%20the%20Restoration%20of%20Obliterated%20Serial%20Numbers%20and%20Other%20Markings_OPEN%20COMMENT.pdf
• Brundage, D.J., “Surface Preparation for Serial Number Restoration,” AFTE Journal, 1982; 14(4):9.
• Collins, J.M., “Modern Marking and Serial Numbering Methods,” 1999; AFTE Journal 31(3):309-317.
• Dragan, P., “Abrasive Wheels for Serial Number Restoration  Preparation,” AFTE Journal, 1996; 28(1):21.
• Malikowski, S.G., “The Restoration of an Obliterated Serial Number and Barcode Using Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop,” AFTE  Journal, 2004; 36(2):237-238.
• Monturo, C., “Information on Hi-Point Manufacturing,” AFTE Journal, 2003; 35(2):243-244.

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