Basics Of Ballistics For Forensics

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1.

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
- A.
  
  First Amendment
- B.
  
  Second Amendment
- C.
  
  Third Amendment
- D.
  
  Fourth Amendment
Correct Answer
B. Second Amendment

Explanation
The 2nd amendment talks about the right of the People to keep and bear arms.

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2.

What is the caliber of this gun, according to the picture.
- A.
  
  Groove to Groove, 35 mm
- B.
  
  Land to Land, 33 mm
- C.
  
  33/35
- D.
  
  35/33
Correct Answer
B. Land to Land, 33 mm

Explanation
The caliber is land to land. It will be the SMALLER of the two diameters.

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3.

Where is the propellant located?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
C. 3

Explanation
The propellant is located in option 3.

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4.

Where is the primer?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
- E.
  
  5
Correct Answer
E. 5

Explanation
FYI:
#5 is the rim.
#1 is the Bullet/
#2 is the jacket (aka case).

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5.

What is the main difference between a shotgun and a rifle?
- A.
  
  Both have long barrels, but the rifle has a smooth inner surface to the barrel.
- B.
  
  Both have long barrels, but the shotgun has a smooth inner surface to the barrel.
Correct Answer
B. Both have long barrels, but the shotgun has a smooth inner surface to the barrel.

Explanation
The rifle has "rifling" the spiral grooves that cause the projectile to spin.

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Basics Of Ballistics For Forensics

A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

What is the caliber of this gun, according to the picture.

Where is the propellant located?

Where is the primer?

What is the main difference between a shotgun and a rifle?