Richard K. Pumerantz, Ph.D.

Richard K. Pumerantz, Ph.D. is an Ammo, Firearm, & Shooting Reconstruction Expert specializing in ammunition identification and classification, firearm design and manufacturing, and shooting incident reconstruction. With a career encompassing ammunition design, ballistic trajectory analysis, and toolmark examination, he brings a multifaceted forensic perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating cartridge failure, assessing ballistic trajectories, and evaluating whether firearms meet safety and design standards.

Mr. Pumerantz has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements both in the United States and internationally, involving civil and criminal matters related to firearms and ammunition. His Ph.D. in Higher Education, along with certifications such as Crime Scene Investigations and Glock Certified Law Enforcement Armorer, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving firearm and ammunition failures.