Objectives

At the conclusion of this module the student should be able to do the following:

Describe traditional and current metal-forming processes, methods, and materials
Describe the methods used for making barrels
Define the rifling processes
Describe the effect rifling has on bullets
Define the contouring and crowning process
Identify the main components of a firearm
Identify the parts of a firearm that can produce identifiable marks for firearms identification
Describe the firearm finishing and testing process