14 Ballistics Quiz Review

Study of projectiles in flight that includes but is not limited to bullets

• ballistics

• firearms

• trajectory

• aerodynamics

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An expert in _______ is trained to analyze this portable device, its mechanisms, and possibly provide expertise on this device in court

• archery

• firearms

• trajectory

• aerodynamics

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A pistol with a clip-fed mechanism that fires one shot per pull of trigger but will advance without the need of the shooter to do anything

• Revolver

• Semi Automatic Pistol

• Fully Automatic Pistol

• Shotgun

A pistol with a clip-fed mechanism that fires repeatedly as long as the trigger is held

• Revolver

• Semi Automatic Pistol

• Fully Automatic Pistol

• Shotgun

What is the difference between a rifle, handgun and shotgun?

• only the intended targets

• only intended target and length of barrel

• only the intended target and type of ammunition

• intended target, length of barrel, and type of ammunition used

What is the definition of caliber?

• guage of the shotgun based in inches

• diameter of a gun barrel from land to land

• length of the gun barrel from tip to hammer

• radius of the gun barrel from grove to grove

In a gun, after the trigger is pulled the firing pin will strike what part of a bullet?

• primer

• gun powder

• propellant

• slug

Gun barrel marking left on a spent bullet are called

• striations

• linear markings

• bullet fingerprints

In the picture, the part that passes through the gun barrel is

• primer

• casing

• bullet and casing

• bullet

The intact bullet, casing with packed gun powder, and primer before being discharged is known as

• slug

• clip

• cartridge

• magazine