What caused the bullet to move from the chamber into the barrel?

Pressure from the expanding gun powder

Firing pin pushes it down the barrel

The trigger manually moves the bullet into the barrel

Pressure from the ignited primer powder

Why is rifling important for forensic ballistic analysis?

It makes indentations on the bullet that are unique to the firearm.

It spins the bullet, making it more accurate.

It makes the bullet travel farther before losing accuracy/

It can be found in all firearms.

scratch marks left on the projectile by rifling lines of the inside of the barrel

marks made as the cartridge is removed from the chamber

marking from a firing pin on the cartridge

Marks or scratches made when the cartridge is placed into the chamber

Which of the following can be solved from analyzing Gun Shot Residue?

The distance between the weapon and the victim

the type of gun the bullet came from

the type of bullet the gun shot

What effect does an increased speed have on the distance a projectile travels

increased speed increases distance

increased speed decreases distance

decreased speed increases distance

What effect does increased height have on distance a projectile travelled?

increased height, increased distance

increased height, decreased distance

It has no effect on distance travelled

decreased height, increased distance.

What makes a sniper weapon different from others who use firearms as murder weapons?

snipers shoot from far away places so they can hide, but are still very accurate

snipers shoot from close places to get more accurate aim

snipers shoot from close places and are less accurate in their aim

snipers shoot from far away places so they can hide, and are rarely accurate.

How are automatic weapons distinguishable from semi-automatic weapons?

Automatic Weapons fire repeatedly as long as trigger is pressed, while semiautomatic weapons fire one bullet per pull of the trigger

Semi-automatic Weapons fire repeatedly as long as trigger is pressed, while automatic weapons fire oen bullet per pull of the trigger

Both semi-automatic and automatic weapons fire repeatedly as long as the trigger is pressed

Both semi-automatic and automatic weapons only fire one bullet per pull of the trigger

How long does gunshot residue last?

Until it’s washed off, but chemical tests can often detect residue despite attempted removal

Until the GSR is brushed off by the shooter

Until it’s washed off, then chemical tests will not be able to detect residue at all

A forensics investigator collected the following notes from a witness describing the murder weapon of a nearby shooting: - the shooter was holding a gun - the shooter was wearing a black shirt and jeans - the shooter was able to shoot their gun with just one hand - the shooter only pulled the trigger once, but multiple shots were fired - the shooter was tall, maybe 6 feet, and could run very fast. Which of the following describes the gun that the shooter was probably holding?

Hand gun, probably semi-automatic

What was the biggest difference between bullets used now and bullets used in the early start of guns?

Early guns used lead ball bullets

early guns used lead cylindrical bullets

early guns used aluminium bullets

early guns used the same bullets we use today

What caused the bullet to move from the chamber into the barrel?

Pressure from the expanding gun powder

The trigger manually moves the bullet into the barrel

Firing pin pushes it down the barrel

Pressure from the ignited primer powder

Why is rifling important for forensic ballistic analysis?

It makes indentations on the bullet that are unique to the firearm.

It spins the bullet, making it more accurate.

It can be found in all firearms.

It makes the bullet travel farther before losing accuracy/

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When ignited, gunpowder expands to __ times its original size

Who first invented gunpowder?

Americans

Chinese

British

Germans

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was rifling added to the barrels of guns?

To make bullets shoot straighter

To make bullets traceable at crime scenes

To make bullets go faster

To cause bullets to separate from the cartridge

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the earliest form of firearms?

Lever action

Matchlock

Breechblock

Bolt action

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are breech marks left?

On the top of the cartridge

On the bottom of the cartridge

On the top of the bullet

On the bottom of the bullet

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the pictured breech mark pattern?

Verticle

Mottled

Sandblasted

Rim Dent

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the pictured breech mark pattern?

Verticle

Mottled

Sandblasted

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Who first invented gunpowder?

Why was rifling added to the barrels of guns?

What was the earliest form of firearms?

Where are breech marks left?

What is the name of the pictured breech mark pattern?

What is the name of the pictured breech mark pattern?

What is the best description of caliber?

In the picture, which side of the hand is the exit wound?

Which of the following is an individual characteristic of cartridge cases?

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