About our Conference
The Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE) is the international professional organization for practitioners of Firearms and Tool Mark Identification and has been dedicated to the exchange of information, methods and best practices, and the furtherance of research since its creation in 1969.
The purpose of the Training Seminar is for the dissemination of information, methods, research, and other educational material relating to firearms, tool marks and associated areas. The seminar is for educational purposes to discuss topics and information which will further the field of firearm and tool mark identification.
The AFTE 2025 Conference
The Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE) is proud to hold the 2025 Annual Conference at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California during the week of May 11-16, 2025. The Anaheim Marriott located next to the Anaheim Convention Center, and is located 10 minutes from Downtown Disneyland. The conference is centrally located to numerous airports including the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the John Wayne Airport, and the Long Beach Airport.
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