- 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
Introduction
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This module primarily covers the fabrication of metal components of firearms using common manufacturing technologies. Wooden, plastic, or composite stocks and grips are not discussed in this module.
Firearms manufacturing technologies are important to the firearm examiner because this is where class and individual characteristics originate. Knowledge of the manufacturing materials used provides practical information about the functional characteristics and durability of the firearm.
