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Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI

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<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>of</strong> Forens c Serv ces 2007<br />

Bullets<br />

F red bullets can be exam ned to determ ne<br />

general rifling characteristics such as caliber,<br />

physical features <strong>of</strong> the rifling impressions, and<br />

the manufacturer <strong>of</strong> the bullets. The m croscop c<br />

character st cs on ev dence bullets can be<br />

compared with test-fired bullets from a suspect<br />

firearm to determine whether the evidence bullet<br />

was fired from that firearm.<br />

Cartridge Cases or Shotshell Casings<br />

Cartr dge-case or shotshell-cas ng exam nat ons<br />

can determ ne the cal ber or gauge, the<br />

manufacturer, and whether there are marks <strong>of</strong><br />

value for compar son. The mages <strong>of</strong> quest oned<br />

cartr dge cases and shotshell cas ngs can be<br />

scanned nto the Nat onal Integrated Ball st c<br />

Informat on Network (NIBIN) to compare w th<br />

ev dence from other shoot ng nc dents. The<br />

m croscop c character st cs <strong>of</strong> ev dence cartr dge<br />

cases and shotshell cas ngs can be exam ned to<br />

determine whether they were fired from a specific<br />

firearm.<br />

Shot Pellets, Buckshot, or Slugs<br />

Exam nat ons <strong>of</strong> shot pellets, buckshot, or slugs<br />

can determ ne the s ze <strong>of</strong> the shot, the gauge <strong>of</strong><br />

the slug, and the manufacturer.<br />

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