Athena Research & Consulting LLC

Mechanical engineer & scientist with extensive experience in weapons systems research, design, development, assessment, & reverse engineering.

• Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
• Member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
• Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
• Member of the National Society of Professional Engineers.
• Member of the International Society of Explosives Engineers.
• SIG certified law enforcement armorer.
• NRA certified pistol and personal protection instructor.
• NRA certified range safety officer.

John Nixon is the author of numerous articles and research papers in the areas of weapons systems and munitions. He is the co-author of several patents in munitions design, and inventor of numerous innovations. John has also presented training seminars in forensic firearms & ballistics to law enforcement, investigators, attorneys, law students, and forensic science students. He is experienced in criminal and civil litigation, and expert testimony. Court qualified in numerous US States and US Federal Courts. Clients include insurance companies, attorneys, defense contractors, law enforcement, municipal, state, and federal governments.