- 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
Inconsistencies
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In the examination of fired shotshell components, it is advisable to determine whether or not all of the evidence items are consistent with a particular loading, manufacturer, and gauge. Any component that does not appear consistent with other recovered components may indicate a second type of ammunition or the involvement of a second firearm.
Since components are subjected to strong and violent forces during firing, their condition does not always yield the best data.
