- 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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Bullets and shotshell projectiles may be the only firearms-related evidence recovered from a crime scene or from the body of a shooting victim. Even when no firearm is recovered, significant information may still be obtained from examination of the projectile. This module addresses the evidentiary potential of bullets, pellets, shotgun slugs, or wadding recovered from a crime scene or the body of a victim.
