Firearms Evidence Flashcards
1
Q
Two types of tool marks
A
- striation- A scraping; as a result of one
object sliding on another - impression- An indented mark into an
object
2
Q
Revolvers Documentation
A
- Need to mark which chamber is under the hammer
- The condition of each chamber
- Headstamp
- Remove cartridges/cases and mark accordingly
3
Q
Cartridge Four Components
A
Cartridge Case
Projectile(s) (bullet)
Gun Powder
Primer
4
Q
(NIBIN) database
A
National Integrated Ballistic Information
Network
5
Q
Trace Evidence
A
Discovered by finding minute quantities of objects
6
Q
Glass Two fracture patterns
A
- Radial
- Concentric