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Worksheetsballistics study guide
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
what is a long gun?
short-barrelled firearm that can be held and used with one hand.
generally designed to be held by both hands and braced against the shoulder,
the study of projectiles (bullets) and firearms
what is rifling?
National Integrated Ballistic Information Network
process of examining the characteristics of firearms as well as any cartridges or bullets left behind at a crime scene.
every gun leaves unique markings on its bullet casings
what is a hand gun?
short-barrelled firearm that can be held and used with one hand.
generally designed to be held by both hands and braced against the shoulder,
the study of projectiles (bullets) and firearms
what does NIBIN stand for?
National Integrated Ballistic Information Network
process of examining the characteristics of firearms as well as any cartridges or bullets left behind at a crime scene.
every gun leaves unique markings on its bullet casings
What is ballistics fingerprinting?
National Integrated Ballistic Information Network
process of examining the characteristics of firearms as well as any cartridges or bullets left behind at a crime scene.
every gun leaves unique markings on its bullet casings
what is ballistics?
short-barrelled firearm that can be held and used with one hand.
generally designed to be held by both hands and braced against the shoulder,
the study of projectiles (bullets) and firearms
what does ballistics help explain?
What type of firearm was used
The caliber of the bullet
Whether a weapon was fired recently
If a firearm was used in previous crimes
who invented gun powder?
Chinese
Galton
Danshelee
FBI
What is cartridge?
the bullet
the powder
a case that holds a bullet, primer powder, and gunpowder
what is a shot gun?
fire bullets; wound will be small and round
fire pellets (shot) or a single projectile (slug); wounds from shot will be small, superficial, and widespread; shots from slugs will be much larger and deeper.
are fired with one hand ,10 or more cartridges are held in clip or magazine
one hand; have a cylinder that holds usually six cartridges; first invented by Samuel
Colt
what is a rifle gun?
fire bullets; wound will be small and round
fire pellets (shot) or a single projectile (slug); wounds from shot will be small, superficial, and widespread; shots from slugs will be much larger and deeper.
are fired with one hand ,10 or more cartridges are held in clip or magazine
one hand; have a cylinder that holds usually six cartridges; first invented by Samuel
Colt
what is a pistol gun?
fire bullets; wound will be small and round
fire pellets (shot) or a single projectile (slug); wounds from shot will be small, superficial, and widespread; shots from slugs will be much larger and deeper.
are fired with one hand ,10 or more cartridges are held in clip or magazine
one hand; have a cylinder that holds usually six cartridges; first invented by Samuel
Colt
what is a revolver gun?
fire bullets; wound will be small and round
fire pellets (shot) or a single projectile (slug); wounds from shot will be small, superficial, and widespread; shots from slugs will be much larger and deeper.
are fired with one hand ,10 or more cartridges are held in clip or magazine
one hand; have a cylinder that holds usually six cartridges; first invented by Samuel
Colt
What is a caliber?
fire only one bullet per pull of the trigger
a measure of the outside diameter of the cartridge; also measure of inside diameter of barrel
fire repeatedly as long as trigger is pressed.
What is a semiautomatic weapon ?
fire only one bullet per pull of the trigger
a measure of the outside diameter of the cartridge; also measure of inside diameter of barrel
fire repeatedly as long as trigger is pressed.
What is a fully automatic weapon ?
fire only one bullet per pull of the trigger
a measure of the outside diameter of the cartridge; also measure of inside diameter of barrel
fire repeatedly as long as trigger is pressed.
what is GSR?
Gunshot Reaction
Gunshot Refraction
Gunshot Residues
