The Ballistic section seeks to determine from which firearm a bullet/a cartridge has been discharged, through identification of unique markings that each firearm imprints has on cartridge casing and bullet surface by means of comparative analysis.

The section is charged with; 

• Identification and examination of firearms, ammunition and their component parts 
• Gunshot residue analysis and shot pattern examination 
• Firearm serial number restoration 
• Shooting incident crime scene reconstruction 
• Giving experts opinions before Kenya Law courts and court Martials. 
• Giving lecturers on Forensic firearms identification to police and other institutions. 
• Linking firearms to specific crimes and assisting investigator to solve firearm related crimes through providing information and investigative leads. 
• Training new ballistic experts.