Basics Of Ballistics For Forensics

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Questions and Answers
  • 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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