| 73. |
Knowledge of historical development of firearms design |
| 75. |
Knowledge of muzzleloading firearms designs, including ignition systems and loading techniques |
| 76. |
Knowledge of breechloading firearms designs, including falling breechlocks (falling block action), bolt actions, lever actions, (slide)/pump actions, break-open (top break) semiautomatics (blowback, gas operated, recoil operated, etc.), revolvers--double and single action |
| 77. |
Knowledge of firearms ignition systems: flintlock, percussion, rimfire, centerfire, caseless ammunition |
| 81. |
Knowledge of the proper operation of the different types of firearms encountered in casework |
| 85. |
Knowledge of propellants: physical forms and associated purposes of small-arms propellants; black gun powder and Pyrodex; nitrocellulose propellants, both single and double base |
| 86. |
Knowledge of projectiles: design (ogive shape, base shape, cannelure types, forming processes); construction and composition (lead alloy compositions, jacketing materials, and styles, etc.) |
| 87. |
Cartridge cases: design (i.e., rimfire, centerfire, Boxer/Berdan priming systems); compositions (copper, brass, steel, aluminum) |
| 89. |
The history/development of ammunition components: cartridge naming system; alternate names; interchangeability |
| 90. |
Knowledge of shotshell: design, construction, and nomenclature; shot sizes and composition (hardened lead, plated steel, etc.); wad design and types of filler (buffering) materials |
| 92. |
Knowledge of ammunition components |
| 98. |
Knowledge of internal ballistics: ignition, pressure, function of chamber design, chamber and cartridge dimensions, headspace considerations |
| 24. |
Ability to determine the design of the lockwork (firing system) in firearms |
| 26. |
Ability to determine the design type, method of operation and ignition of a submitted firearm |
| 30. |
Ability to recognize the effect that firearms and ammunition manufacturing processes, the design of firearms, and design of firearms accessories have on markings imparted to bullets and casings and their interpretation |
| 39. |
Ability to recognize, compare, and identify various ammunition types and components |
