The AFTE annual training seminar is one of the most important events in the forensic firearms and toolmark community, and TRACE will be there.
We are excited to invite firearms examiners, crime lab professionals, forensic leaders, and public safety agencies to join us at AFTE 2026 in Baltimore, where we will be showcasing the TRACE Ballistic Chamber.
This is an opportunity to see the system in person, meet the TRACE team, and take a closer look at how modern bullet recovery technology can support firearms examination workflow.
See the TRACE Ballistic Chamber in person (Booth 4)
The best way to understand a ballistic recovery system is to see it directly.
At AFTE 2026, attendees will be able to view the TRACE Ballistic Chamber and explore how it fits into modern firearms examination environments. This includes discussion around the factors that matter most to forensic professionals, including:
- evidence recovery workflow,
- bullet integrity,
- repeatability,
- operator safety,
- rapid recovery,
- low maintenance,
- and practical fit within forensic operations.
Seeing the chamber in person allows visitors to move beyond general specifications and focus on what really matters in lab use.
Talk to the team behind TRACE
AFTE is not just about products. It is about technical discussion, professional exchange, and real conversations with people who understand the field.
At our booth, attendees will be able to speak directly with the TRACE team about the operational challenges labs and agencies face today, from workflow bottlenecks to equipment selection criteria to modernization priorities in firearms examination.
These conversations are often more valuable than any static presentation because they allow you to discuss your own environment, constraints, and priorities.
Explore how TRACE supports modern forensic workflow
A ballistic chamber should do more than simply recover a bullet. In a modern forensic setting, it should support the broader examination process.
That is why our presence at AFTE is focused not only on the chamber itself, but also on the role bullet recovery plays in:
- firearms examination efficiency,
- evidence handling,
- workflow discipline,
- laboratory modernization,
- and operational control.
If your team is thinking seriously about improving how recovered bullets move through the examination process, this is a relevant conversation to have.
Why AFTE matters
AFTE brings together professionals who care about the technical and practical side of firearms and toolmark examination. It is the right environment for meaningful evaluation, because attendees understand the difference between generic equipment marketing and real forensic value.
That is exactly why TRACE is proud to be part of AFTE 2026 in Baltimore.
We want to meet the professionals doing the work, hear how labs are thinking about bullet recovery today, and show how TRACE fits into that conversation.
Visit TRACE in Baltimore
If you are attending AFTE 2026, we invite you to stop by and see the TRACE Ballistic Chamber for yourself.
Whether you are actively evaluating bullet recovery systems or simply want to understand what a more modern approach can look like, we would be glad to meet you.
Come visit TRACE at AFTE 2026 in Baltimore and start the conversation.
