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DANIEL G. O’KELLY

Director, International Firearm Specialist Academy, Inc.

Lake Dallas, Texas
Firearm Identification and Ballistics Analysis Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Daniel G. O’Kelly is a firearm identification and ballistics analysis expert specializing in shooting reconstruction and gunshot residue analysis. With a career encompassing federal firearm regulations, compliance auditing, and expert witness testimony, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation involving firearm-related incidents. His work centers on investigating use of force, assessing self-defense claims, and evaluating compliance with the Gun Control Act.

Mr. O’Kelly has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of wrongful death, patent infringement, and NFA violations. His Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University, along with affiliations with the National Shooting Sports Foundation and the International Ammunition Association, 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 design and classification.

Work Experience

International Firearm Specialist Academy — Director & Consultant | 2011–Present Cabela’s, Inc. — Corporate Senior Manager, Firearm Compliance Team | 2011–2013 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) — Senior Special Agent | 1988–2011 Portage Police Department — Police Officer | 1982–1988 Porter Police Department — Police Officer | 1977–1982

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Best Descriptor

Daniel G. O’Kelly is a leading expert in firearm compliance and technology, providing specialized consulting services to law enforcement and legal professionals.

Best Use Cases

  • 1consulting for law enforcement agencies on firearm compliance
  • 2providing expert testimony in firearm-related legal cases
  • 3training legal professionals on firearm regulations

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Education

  • Bachelor’s degree

    Indiana University · 1981

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