Based on the analysis of modern methodological recommendations for the production of expertise of cold and throwing weapons, it is concluded that the current approaches to the production of this type of expertise have certain disadvantages that affect the scientific validity and validity of conclusions in expert opinions.
forensic research, expertise, cold steel, throwing weapons, methodological recommendations
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