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Ammunition - Forensic Science - Lecture Slides, Slides of Forensics
Forensic science (often shortened to forensics) is the application of a broad spectrum of sciences and technologies to investigate and establish facts of interest in relation to criminal or civil law. This lecture includes: Ammunition, Bullet Design, Actually Exits, Shape and Composition, Types of Bullets, Types are Variations, Three Basic, Three Main Shapes, Round Nose, Nosemaximum Penetration
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Ammunition
Bullet Design “Bullet” refers to the projectile(s) which actually exits the barrel of the gun when fired Bullets vary in shape and composition There exist hundreds of different types of bullets Most types are variations on three main shapes & three basic compositions bsapp.com Docsity.com
Round Nose Maximum penetration Cheapest shape to manufacture Easily loads into chambers
Hollow Point
Spreads or mushrooms on impact Causes additional damage to target Inhibits penetration
Three Basic Compositions of Bullets Lead ½ Jacketed Jacketed (Full metal jacket)
Lead
Cheap Dense Soft Easy to mold
Jacketed
A lead bullet completely coated in copper Copper improves exit velocity Used to hold the shape of the bullet in an effort to maximize penetration