Inspection to determe the cause of firearm incidents

Industry-Leading Firearm Forensics and Analysis

At Kent Engineering, our multidisciplinary team of engineers and project managers have extensive experience analyzing and determining the root cause of incidents pertaining to firearms. We collaborate across multiple disciplines, to ensure that we provide our clients with the most accurate answers to their problem. Using sound technical methodology coupled with our materials testing and forensic laboratory we can offer our clients a full range of solutions. Our experts are regularly retained to determine the root cause of a failure, whether it be related to design, specification, performance, or manufacturing. With a robust materials and forensic laboratory at our fingertips, our firearm inspections go into far greater detail than a traditional gunsmith. 

About Us

Our team is our advantage. Our support team of expert mechanical, structural, materials, metallurgical, corrosion, welding engineers, architects and technicians sets us apart. We pride ourselves on effective communication, and we work closely with our clients every step of the way to ensure they are fully satisfied with the answers and solutions we provide.

Our Capabilities

Materials and Corrosion Engineering
Experts and Associates

Founder and principal of Kent Engineering, Randy Kent is a Registered Professional Engineer with over 37 years of experience in failure analysis and mechanical engineering forensics.  Randy holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in in metallurgical engineering, both from the University of Washington.

Cody Hoover has over 18 years of DoD nuclear field experience. He holds a BS in Nuclear Engineering. As a U.S Navy veteran, he also has several training and certifications surrounding naval leadership and naval nuclear training. He also boasts an EPA Universal Technician Certification which allows Cody to work with both small and large appliances such as motor vehicle air conditioner (MVAC) and HVAC appliances. 

Forensic Engineering and Analysis Consulting

Pursuing the Truth Through Forensics and Litigation Support since 1983!

ENGINEERING, INSPECTION & ANALYSIS

Serving Clients Across a Variety of Industries

At Kent Engineering, we provide engineering investigation and failure analysis services across a variety of industries, including legal, insurance, manufacturing, transportation, multi-family and commercial buildings, plumbing, and food processing.

Our staff of engineers, architects and technicians lend their range of specialties and deep expertise to each industry, identifying and analyzing failures in order to help represent our clients well and help build new, better, more efficient, and safer systems.

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