- 01: Introduction
- 02: History
- 03: Propellants, Firearms, and Ammunition Development
- 04: Modern Firearms Manufacture
- 05: Small Arms Ammunition
- 06: Evidence Handling Procedures
- 07: Equipment and Instrumentation
- 08: Examination of Firearms
- 09: Cartridge and Shotshell Examination
- 10: Characterization and Evaluation of Fired Projectiles
- 11: Bullet Comparison and Identification
- 12: Gunshot Residue and Distance Determination
- 13: Toolmark Identification
- 14: Communicating Results
- Resources
Small Pins, Screws, and Springs
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Traditionally, gunmakers manufactured all firearms parts. Today, trends in manufacturing call for the outsourcing of small parts. This is the preferred method, even if it requires slight modification of the firearm to accept off-the-shelf parts.
