Forensic Ballistics Analysis

A bullet requires ____ in order to be fired. This ___ is ignited and creates a small explosion to propel the bullet forward.

• Bullet

• Powder

• Casing

• Ammunition

This is the part of the ammunition that holds the bullet, powder and primer.

(a)  

Which firearm would fire a bullet over a longer distance?

• Handgun

• Semi-automatic

• Rifle

• Revolver

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-2

Which bullet is designed to inflict more damage?

• Round nose

• Splintering round

• Hollow point

• Flat point

True or False: No two rifled barrels, even those manufactured in succession, will create identical striation markings.

(a)  

The single most important tool for a firearm examiner is: 

• Gun range

• Computerized Imaging

• Trajectory

• Microscopes

What type of long gun can fire either pellets or slugs?

• Rifle

• Shotgun

• Pistol

• Revolver

What causes the powder to ignite and ammunition to expel from the firearm?

• The powder comes into contact with water

• The bullet ignites

• Firing pin hits the cartridge casing

• Firing pin hits the primer

The (a)   refers to the inside diameter of the barrel of a firearm.

Why is the bore of a rifle or handgun grooved?

• It makes the bang sound better

• To put a spin on the bullet and increase accuracy

• To put a spin on the bullet and increase the distance travelled

• To put a spin on the bullet and decrease accuracy