Forensic Ballistics Analysis

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

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?

Which bullet is designed to inflict more damage?

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: 

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

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

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

Why is the bore of a rifle or handgun grooved?