Lecture and Q and A Series in Forensic Ballistics

PAIMALAN I RAMOS
Criminologist Licensure Examination

LECTURE with Q and A
arranged by Sub-Subjects
(1998-2019)
in
CRIMINALISTICS
FORENSIC BALLISTICS
DACTYLOSCOPY (PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION) I FORENSIC BALLISTICS I FORENSIC
PHOTOGRAPHY I DECEPTION DETECTION (POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION) I QUESTIONED
DOCUMENT EXAMINATION I MEDICO LEGAL I FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY I FORENSIC
CHEMISTRY
By
Raymart S. Paimalan
Charlemagne James P. Ramos
About the Contributor
RAYMART SIANO PAIMALAN obtained his Bachelor of
Science in Criminology from Sumulong College of Arts and
Sciences College of Criminal Justice Education in 2016 and
subsequently passed the October 2016 Criminologist
Licensure Examination with the rating of 86.15. He is
currently committed in the Lecture Sessions at What
Criminologist Knows? and focuses on the field of
CRIMINALISTICS.
Sir Raymart S. Paimalan

Registered Criminologist / Physical Scientist / Writer
About the Contributor
CHARLEMAGNE JAMES P. RAMOS obtained his Bachelor of
Science in Criminology from Sumulong College of Arts and
Sciences College of Criminal Justice Education in 2013 and
subsequently passed the October 2013 Criminologist Licensure
Examination with the rating of 88.05. At the young age he
became a former professor at the same school and a national
lecturer to various review centers in the Philippines. His passion
in teaching lead him to do writings and a vast of opus and
treatise that would help the candidates of the Licensure
Examination. Aside from writing and teaching at his own
coaching sessions he is also currently completing his degree in
Juris Doctor at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
College of Law. The experience he gained for being a lecturer and
striker in every session of the Criminologist Licensure
Examination makes him specialized in training candidates of the
Criminology Licensure Examination evidence are the Registered
Criminologist of various schools he had produced in the first row
of years in the practice as a Criminologist.
Sir Charlemagne James P. Ramos

Criminologist / Review Director / Writer / Author
C.L.E BOARD SUBJECTS
Criminal Law and Jurisprudence 20%
Law Enforcement and Administration 20%
Criminalistics 20%
Crime Detection and Investigation 15%
Crim Socio 15%
Correctional Administration 10%
100%
CLE Lecture Series
CRIMINALISTICS
FORENSIC BALLISTICS
“firearm is the instrument that can protect and destroy lives”
By
Raymart S. Paimalan
Registered Criminologist
C.L.E BOARD SUBJECT
Criminal Law and Jurisprudence 20%
Law Enforcement and Administration 20%
Criminalistics 20%
Crime Detection and Investigation 15%
CrimSocio 15%
Correctional Administration 10%
100%
CRIMINALISTICS
20%
• Personal Identification (Fingerprint) 2.85%
• Police Photography (Forensic Photography) 2.85%
• Forensic Ballistics 2.85%
• Question Document 2.85%
• Polygraphy (Lie Detection Test) 2.85%
• Forensic Chemistry and DNA 2.85%
• Forensic Medicine 2.85%
20%
T.O.S
SYLLABI FOR CRIMINALISTICS (BALLISTICS)
FORENSIC BALLISTICS
• EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF FORENSIC BALLISTICS IN CRIME
INVESTIGATION AND DETECTION
• IDENTIFY AND DISCUSS THE DIFFERENT TYPES, KINDS, MAKE AND
CLASSIFICATION OF FIREARMS, FIRED BULLETS AND FIRED CARTRIDGE CASE
• CLASSIFY THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVE AND ITS
COMPONENT
• FAMILIARIAS AND APPLY THE SCIENTIFIC PROCEDURE INVOLVED IN THE
PROCESSING AND IDENTIFICATION OF FORENSIC BALLISTICS EVIDENCE
FORENSIC BALLISTIC SYLLABI FROM P.R.C
• SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF FIREARM IDENTIFICATION
• STUDY OF
AMMUNITION,PROJETILES,GUNPOWDER,PRINTER,EXPLOSIVES
• USES OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BULLET COMPARISON
MICROSCOPE
• FUNCTION OF THE PART OF FIREARMS
• CLASS AND INDIVIDUAL CHARACTRISTICS OF FIREARMS
• REPORTS INCLUDING ILLUSTRATIONS OF FIREARMS, SLUGS, EMPTY
SHELL, ETC., FOR LEGAL POCEEDINGS.
PART FOUR
FORENSIC BALLISTICS
“firearm is the instrument that can protect and
destroy lives”
History of ballistic
• history of ballistics starts from
BC, where archers played a
proper role in aiming distant
target.
• later catapults (used for
demolition of high walls and to
break up the army forces) used
the ballistics for distant shoots,
which require the angular
levitation and string force of the
stone holder.
• in combats, calculation is
necessary for aiming which are
so complex in overcoming the air
resistance and gravity concept,
the solution needs to be fast,
which later evolves as “ballistics
coefficient”.
• Then later, the
Chinese discover the
gun powder witch
contains potassium
nitrate, sulfur,
charcoal it expands to
6 times when heated
used for fire works
and cannon balls
• next is the Europe,
where matchlocks
contained a barrel and
wick on a piece of
wood
QUESTION
The science which deal with the motion of
projectiles and the condition governing the
motion
a. Forensic ballistics
b. Ballistics
c. Firearm identification
d. Forensic
Ans. B
QUESTION
A gigantic bow or catapult used to throw missiles
and large objects such as stone to deter animals
or enemy forces:
a. Ballistics
b. Ballo
c. Ballien
d. Ballista
Ans. D
• BALLISTICS
• BALLISTICS is the science of
the motion of projectiles
• a branch of applied physics which
deals with the motion of
projectiles.
• The term ballistics is derived
from Greek word ‘BALLO and
ballein’ to threw
• Roman War Machine called
“ballista” – a gigantic bow or
catapult which was then used to
hurt missiles or large stones or
hard objects against their enemy
forces.
WHAT IS FORENSIC BALLISTICS
• FORENSIC BALLISTICS is
that branch of firearms
identification
• wherein the ballistics report
of the examiner such as
firearm, bullet, slugs, and
shells are presented and
identified by the prosecution
during the proceeding and in
turn disputed by the defense
counsel before the court of
justice.
QUESTION
A latin word which means market place where people
gather for public discussion:
a. Ballien
b. Ballista
c. Forum
d. Cartouche
Ans. C
FORENSIC
• The term “forensic” as applied to ballistics or to
any other subjects suggests a relationship to a
court of justice and legal proceedings.
• The term being derived from the Latin word
‘forum’, or a public/market place, wherein
people gathered for discussion of a subject in
issue.
QUESTION
What are the three branches of ballistic :
a. Forensic ballistics, interior ballistics, exterior ballistics
b. Interior ballistics, exterior ballistics, terminal ballistics
c. Exterior ballistics, terminal ballistics, forensic ballistics
d. Terminal ballistics, forensic ballistics, interior ballistics
Ans. B
TYPES OF MOTION
Direct motion
The forward motion of the bullet or shots of the shell by the
motion of the expansive force of gasses from burning gun powder.
Rotary motion
The action of the bullet passing through a rifled gun barrel
twisting either to the left or to the right.
Translational
Action of the bullet upon hitting the target and sometimes
ricocheted.
THE FOUR BRANCHES OF BALLISTICS (or Firearm
Identification)
1. INTERIOR BALLISTICS
2. EXTERIOR BALLISTICS
3. TERMINAL BALLISTICS
4. GUN SHOT WOUNDS (G.S.W)
QUESTION
The science of a motion to projectile while still
inside the gun barrel:
a. Interior ballistics
b. Exterior ballistics
c. Forensic ballistics
d. Terminal ballistics
Ans. A
1. INTERIOR
BALLISTICS
It is that branch of
the study of science
which has something
to do with the
properties of the
projectile of bullet
while inside the barrel
of the gun, and this
extend from the
breech to the muzzle.
This branch of interior ballistics specifically
involves the following:
a. Firing pin hitting the primer;
b. Ignition of priming mixture;
c. Combustion of the gun powder;
d. Expansion of the heated gas;
e. Pressure developed;
f. Energy generated;
g. Recoil;
h. Velocity of the bullet inside the
barrel;
i. Rotation of the bullet inside the gun
barrel
j. Engraving of cylindrical surface of
the bullet.
QUESTION
The science of motion of the projectile after
leaving the muzzle of the firearm:
Ans. B
2.EXTERIOR BALLISTICS
The branch of
science, which has
something to do with
the movements and
attributes of the bullet
after it has left the
muzzle of the gun,
which involves the
followings:
QUESTION
8. In the study of crimes with the use of firearms,
the energy generated at muzzle point is called:
A. Muzzle energy
B. Muzzle control
C. Velocity
D. Gravity
Ans.A
a. Muzzle blast – that is the
sudden noise or sound created at
muzzle point of the by reason of
the sudden escape – a – exit of
the expanding gas as it comes in
contact with the air in the
surrounding atmosphere;
b. Muzzle energy – that
energy generated at muzzle
point;
c. Trajectory – the actual
curve path of the bullet during its
flight from the muzzle of the gun;
d. Range – the straight
distance between muzzle &
target; (Min. & Max.)
RANGE
Accurate (effective) range
The distance within witch the shooter or firer has control of his
shots—meaning he can place his shots at the desired spots.
Maximum range
The farthest distance that a bullet can travel until it falls to the
ground.
e. Velocity – rate of the
speed of the bullet per unit
of time;
f. Air resistance – the
power of capacity of the
bullet to resist air during its
flight from the muzzle of
the gun;
g. Pull of gravity – that is
when the bullet plunge or
dive itself after attaining its
effective ranges;
h. Penetration – the
depth to which the bullet
has entered its target or
object hit.
QUESTION
11. Rifling located inside the barrel of a gun is a
combination of:
A. Lands and grooves
B. Cannulures
C. Twist
D. Pitch
Ans. A
MOVEMENTS OF THE BULLET AS IT MOVES OUT
THE MUZZLE
Forward movement‐ the
velocity defends upon the
propulsion created by the
ignition of the propellant.
Spinning movement‐ this is

due to the passage of the bullet at
the spiral landings and grooving's of
the barrel. The ration depends on
the twist and length of the barrel.
Tumbling movement (End‐
over‐end‐Rotation)‐the bullet
may be rotating on the long axis
of its flight while the nose and
the base are altering ahead in
its flight. This accounts why in
some instances, the bullet hits
the skin with its base.
Wabbling movement (tailwag)‐

the rear end of the bullet aside
from spinning may also vibrate
vertically or sidewise in its
flight. Like tumbling movement,
it may cause hitting the target
sidewise.
QUESTION
The study of the effect of the impact of the bullet
to the target:
Ans. D
3.TERMINAL BALLISTICS
That branch of SCIENCE that deals with the
effects of the impact of the projectile on the
target, and this involves the following:
a. Terminal accuracy –
that the size of the bullet
group on target,
b. Terminal energy ‐ that
the energy of the projectile
when it strike or striking
force or energy,
c. Terminal penetration –
that the depth of the bullet
penetration on the target or
object hit.
d. Terminal velocity –
velocity of the projectile
when it strikes the target or
object.
4. GUN SHOT WOUNDS (G.S.W)
A gunshot wound , also
known as (GSW), ballistic trauma,
or bullet wound, is a form of
physical trauma sustained from
the discharge of arms or
munitions. The most common
forms of ballistic trauma stem
from firearms used in armed
conflicts, civilian sporting,
recreational pursuits and criminal
activity. Ballistic trauma can be
fatal or cause long‐term
consequences.
FACTORS RESPOSIBLE FOR THE INJURIOUS EFFECT
OF BULLET
1. Factors inherent on the bullet
a. speed of the bullet‐the greater the muzzle velocity, the
greater is the destruction inasmuch as more kinetic energy can be
liberated.
b. size and shape of the bullet‐ the bigger the diameter or
the more deformed the bullet is, the greater are the injuries in the
body tissues.
c. character of the bullet movement in flight‐ spinning
movement will increase the wounding power ; “YAWING” and
tumbling movement may cause sidewise penetration and entry
and cause more destruction; and ricochette may alter tissue
involvement in its course.
2. Nature of the target
a. density of the target‐ the greater the density of
the tissue struck, the greater the will be the damage.
More energy will be spent by the bullet in its course in
penetrating the skin, bones and clothes.
Heavy thick clothes may prevent penetration of
bullet; fragile bone may fragment when hit and each
fragment may act as a secondary splinter to cause
further injuries.
b. length of tissue involvement in its course‐ the
longer the distance of travel of the bullet in the body,
the more kinetic energy it liberates, and the more
destruction it will produce.
c. nature of the media traversed‐ bullet
passing air spaces is less destructive inasmuch as
air is relatively compressible however, bullet
traveling in a liquid or solid media may accelerate
transmission of force to the surrounding tissue
thus, causing more destruction.
d. vitality of the part involved‐ there are
likelihood for a fatal consequence when vital
organs are involved than those in other parts of
the body.
LOOSE CONTACT or NEAR FIRE
a. Entrance wound may be large
circular or oval depending upon
the angle of approach of the
bullet
b. Abrasion collar or ring is distinct
c. Smudging, burning and tattooing
are prominent with singeing of
the hair
d. Muzzle imprint may be seen
depending upon the degree of
slapping of the skin of the gun
muzzle
e. There is blackening of the bullet
tract to a certain depth
f. Carboxyhemoglobin is present in
the wound and surrounding areas
SHORT RANGE FIRE (1 TO 15 cm. DISTANCE)
a. Edges of the entrance
wound inverted
b. If within the flame reach
(about 6 inches in rifle and
high powered firearms and
less than 3 inches from an
ordinary handgun), there is
an area of burning
c. Smudging is present due to
smoke
d. Power tattooing is present
(dense and limited
dimension of spread).
e. Abrasion ring or collar is
present (contact ring)
MEDIUM RANGE FIRE (MORE THAN 15 cm.
BUT LESS THAN 60 cm.)
a. Gunshot wound with inverted
edges and with abrasion collar is
present
b. Burning effects (skin burn and
hair singeing) is absent
c. Smudging may be present if less
than 30 cm. distance
d. Gunpowder tattooing is present
but of lesser density and has a
wider area of distribution
e. Contact ring is present
DISTINCTION BETWEEN GUNSHOT WOUND OF
ENTRANCE AND EXIT WOUNDS
ENTRANCE WOUND EXIT WOUND
• Appearance to be smaller than the bullet • Always bigger than the bullet
owing to the elasticity of the tissue
• Edges are inverted • Edges are everted
• Usually oval or round depending upon the • It does not manifest any definite shape
angle of approach of the bullet
• Contusion collar or contact ring is present,
due to invagination of the skin and spinning
of the bullet
• Tattooing or smudging may be present when • Always absent
firing is near
• Underlying tissue are not protruding • Underlying tissues may be seen protruding
from the wound
• Always present after fire • May be absent, if bullet is lodged in the body
• Paraffin test may be positive • Paraffin test always negative
QUESTION
The science which deal the identification of firearm
through the ammunition fired through the:
A. forensic ballistic
B. ballistics
C. firearm identification
D. A and B
E. A and C
D. none of the above
Ans. E
FORENSIC BALLISTICS
Forensic ballistic is being used in legal
proceedings wherein a written report of the
examiner involving firearms, bullets and shells are
properly presented and identified by the
prosecution in connection with the crime alleged
to have been committed. Forensic ballistics is
sometimes properly called a firearms
Identification.
QUESTION
Where can you find the legal definition of fire arm:
a. Section 877 of the revised administrative code
b. R.A 8264
c. R.A 10591
d. A and C
e. A and B
Ans. D
QUESTION
This is a
complete
firearm? Why?
Definition of firearms in its legal term;
Section 877 of the revised administrative code
defines firearms; or arms, as herein used include
rifles, muskets, carbines, shot guns, pistol, revolvers,
and all other deadly weapons from which bullets,
balls, shots, shells, or other missiles may be charged
by means of gun powder or other explosive. This
term includes the air rifles, except those of limited
ranges and small caliber and which are used as toys
the barrel of any firearms shall be considered a
complete firearm for all purposes hereof
QUESTION
This is a complete
firearm? Why?
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LAW
ON FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF(R.A 10591)
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. – As used in this Act:
(L) Firearm refers to any handheld or portable weapon,
whether a small arm or light weapon, that expels or is
designed to expel a bullet, shot, slug, missile or any
projectile, which is discharged by means of expansive
force of gases from burning gunpowder or other form
of combustion or any similar instrument or implement.
For purposes of this Act, the barrel, frame or receiver
is considered a firearm.
QUESTION
It is an instrument use for the propulsion of
projectiles by means of the expensive force of
gases coming from the burning gun powder:
a. Hand arms
b. Small arms
c. Ballien
d. Firearm
Ans. D
Definition of firearms in its technical term;
A firearms is an instrument used for the
propulsion of the projectiles by the expansive
force of gasses coming from a burning
gunpowder.
Classification of Firearms:
1.General:
2. Main Type
3. According to Mechanical Construction
4. According to Use
QUESTION
11. Rifling located inside the barrel of a gun is a
combination of:
A. Lands and grooves
B. Cannulures
C. Twist
D. Pitch
ANS. A
Classification of Firearms:
1. General:
a. Rifled bore firearms – firearms that contain
rifling [land & grooves] inside the gun barrel.
Example:
• 1. Rifles 2. Pistol 3. Revolvers
b. Smooth bore firearms – firearms that
contain no rifling inside the gun barrel.
Example: shot guns and early types of
Muskets
QUESTION
A firearm that propel projectiles more than one inch
in diameter:
a. Artillery
b. Small arms
c. Machine guns
d. Shoulder arm
Ans. A
2. Main type:
a.Artillery – those that
propel projectiles more
than one [1] inch in
diameter, such as
cannons, mortars,
recoilless rifles.
QUESTION
Small arm is the type of firearm that propel
projectiles:
a. More than one inch in diameter
b. Less than one inch in diameter
c. One inch in diameter
d. None of the above
Ans. B
b. Small arms – those that
propel projectiles less than one
[1] inch in diameter.
1. Machine gun – is
designed to shot automatically,
more one shot, without
manual reloading, by a single
press on the trigger [example
Thompson and M‐16]
2. Shoulders arms –
normally fired from the
shoulders; like rifles & shotgun.
3. Hand guns – designed or
intended to be fired one hand.
Like pistol & revolver.
3. According to Mechanical
Construction
a. Single shoot firearms –

designed to shoot only one shot for
every loading, {example: pistol,
revolvers, rifles, and shotguns};
b. Repeating arms – designed to
fire several shots in one loading,
[example: automatic pistol, revolvers,
rifle and shotguns];
c. Bolt action type – example rifles
and shotguns
d. Automatic Loading – example
pistols, rifles, and shotguns
e. Slide action ¬ ‐ example; rifles
and shot guns
4. According to Use:
• Military Firearms
a. Revolvers b. Rifles c. Machine guns
• Target and Outdoor Men’s Firearms
a. Revolvers b. rifles
• Pocket and Home Defense Firearms
a. Pistols c. rifles
b. Revolvers d. shotguns
What are Handguns?
Handguns are either
revolver or pistols.
• revolver is hand firearms
which a rotating cylinder
serving as magazine,
successively places cartridge
into position for firing.
• pistol is a short barrel hand
firearm designed to shoot a
single projectile through a
rifled bore for every press of
the trigger and usually
applies to a semi‐automatic
loading
WHAT ARE SHOULDER FIREARMS?
Shoulder firearms are firearms or
guns, which are fired from the shoulder
of the firer. Shoulder firearms are:
1.Rifle – which means any weapon
designed or redesigned, and intended
to be fired from the shoulder and made
to use the energy of the explosive in a
metallic cartridge to fire only single
projectile through a rifled bore for each
single pull of the trigger.
The bore of a rifle has a number
of shallow grooves cut spirally in the
surface of the bore from breech and to
muzzle end.
2. Muskets – this an
ancient smooth – bore and
muzzle loading military
shoulder arm designed to
fire or shoot a single round
lead ball.
3. Carbine ‐ This is a
short barrel rifle, having a
barrel not longer that 22
inches, designed and
redesigned to fire a single
projectile through a rifle
bore, either semi‐automatic
or full automatic for every
press of the trigger
QUESTION
A type of firearm which fires or is design to fire
automatically or semi‐automatic, more than one shot
without manual reloading by a single press of the finger.
a. Handgun
b. Semi‐automatic pistol
c. Pistol
d. Machine gun
Ans. D
WHAT IS A MACHINE
GUN?
A machine gun is any
weapon which shoot, or
is designed to shoot,
automatically more than
one shot without manual
reloading, by a single
press of the trigger.
QUESTION
19. The part of the gun that pulls the empty cases or
shells from the cylinder simultaneously is called:
A. None of these
B. Extractor
C. Hammer
D. Cylinder remover
Ans.B
THEIR PARTS AND (SPECIFIC) FUNCTIONS ARE
•Barrel – initiates the path of the bullet
•Frame – houses the part
•Cylinder – serve as chamber and magazine
•Yoke ‐ connecting pivot between the cylinder
and the frame
•Extractor – pulls the empty cases from the
cylinder simultaneously
•Extractor Spring – returns the extractor end
holds it within cylinder
•Extractor rod – activates the extractor and is a
locking device
•Center pin – serves as a socking device for the
cylinder pin
•Center pin spring – holds the center pin in a
locked position
•Side Plate – provides access to the internal part
•Side Plate screws – hold the slide plate and yoke
in place
•Hammer block – safety device that prevents
hammer blow to primer
•Double action – built into weapon to allow
double action fire
•Hammer – strike the blow that initiates or
ignites the primer
•Bolt – disengages center pin to allow opening of
the cylinder and blocks hammer
•Thumb piece – activates bolt to release the
cylinder
•Hands – rotates the cylinder when the hammer
is cocked
•Cylinder stop – stops and holds the cylinder in
alignment for firing
•Trigger – activates the parts necessary to fire the
weapon
•Trigger Guard – guards the trigger from
unnecessary action
•Rebound Slide – returns the trigger, activates
hammer block and lock hammer
•Trigger Spring – provides energy for movement
or rebound slide
•Trigger Lever – provide energy to the hammer
•Mainspring – contact rebound slide to return
trigger forward
•Strain Screw‐ controls the tension on mainspring
•Trigger Stop – prevents excessive rearward
travel after the hammer release
WHAT IS AMMUNITION?
In its definition, under the
provisions of the national
internal revenue code, the word
ammunition shall mean loaded
shell for rifles, muskets,
carbines, shotguns, revolvers,
and pistols, from which the
bullet, ball, shot, shell, or other
missile may be fired by means of
gun powder or another
explosive. The term includes
ammunition for air rifle.
In its technical term,
ammunition my refer
to a group of cartridges
or to a single unit or
single cartridges, which
means a complete unit
consisting of bullet,
primer, cartridges case,
and gunpowder.
QUESTION
A complete unfired unit round consisting a bullet,
cartridge case, gun powder and primer:
a. Ammunition
b. Cartridges
c. Cartridge
d. Short shell
Ans. C
QUESTION
The tubular metallic container for gunpowder,
primer and bullet:
a. Slug
b. Cartridge case
c. Shell
d. All of the above
Ans. B
WHAT ARE CARTRIDGES ?
When we speak of a
cartridges, we the whole
component of an ammunition, or
round, or shot, specifically
cartridges refers to;
1.Bullet ‐ the projectile propelled
through the barrel by the expansive
force of heated gas. It is sometimes
called [slug].
2.Cartridge case – the container of
the gunpowder, sometimes called
shell.
3.Gunpowder – sometimes
called (propellant or
powder charges ) which
when ignited by the primer
flash, is converted to gasses
under high pressure and
propels the bullet or shot
charges through the barrel
and unto the target.
4.Primer – the chemical
compound or (priming
mixture ) contained in the
primer cup. This mixture is
highly susceptible to friction
WHAT IS RIM FIRE CARTRIDGES?
This is the most simple form of modem
cartridges. This is devised from the fact that this
type of cartridges can be fired only if the
cartridges case is struck by the hammer or firing
pin on the rim of the case. In this type of
cartridges the [priming mixture] is contained or
located in a cavity inside and around the rim of
the cartridge which is very sensitive area
. Rim fire cartridge may be
identified by smooth base of
the cartridge case, which
may or may not have a head
stamp imprinted on it.
these head stamp are
merely letters or designed
placed on the cases by the
manufacturer to identify his
products, this rim fire
cartridges are found in
caliber .22.
CENTER FIRE CARTRIDGE ?
In modern center fire
ammunition, the firing pin blow on
the cartridge, that is at the center of
the primer, which then crushes the
priming mixture between the
primer cup and the anvil of the
primer. In effect, the flame passes
through the vent or flash hole and
this ignites the powder charges of
the repellent. The firing pin must
strike the center area of the primer,
because a blow to one side or other
will not sometimes crushes the
priming mixture between the anvil
and the cups
PIN FIRE CARTRIDGE ?
A self‐exploding type
commonly attributed to
monsieur le fracheus of
Paris about the year 1836.
This type of cartridge is
now obsolete, and is
today very rare and
seldom encountered in
the field of firearm
investigation.
• RIMMED CARTRIDGE ‐ a cartridge
having a flanged rim a little wider
in size the body of the case.
• RIMLESS CARTRIDGE ‐ a cartridge
having the size of the case in the
same with the size of the body
proper.
• SEMI RIMMED CARTRIDGE
• BELTED CASE – cartridge case with
a band or belt at base just ahead
of extractor groove, in which case
position in chamber of rifle.
• REBATED RIM ‐ type of a cartridge
case rim smaller than the diameter
of the case at point just forward of
the extractor groove.
QUESTION
The type of bore found on sewed of shotgun is
usually a:
a. Rifled bore
b. Choke bore
c. Full choke bore
d. Smooth bore
Ans. D
WHAT IS SHOTGUN SHELL?
A shotgun shell is the single
of ammunition for shotgun, it
consist of a tabular case, either in
paper or metal, with a metallic
base, containing the primer,
propellant or powder, wads and
shot or pellets. It is general larger
than those used in pistols,
revolvers, and rifles; it is to
function from smooth bores
capable of withstanding far less
pressure, it is necessary in
shotgun shells to have fast
burning powder that will not be
too high on initial pressure
CLASSIFICATION OF BULLETS
1. ACCORDING TO MECHANICAL
CONSTRUCTION:
2. ACCORDING TO SHAPE
3. ACCORDING TO BULLET TYPE
1. ACCORDING TO
MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION:
a. Lead bullets – those,
which are made of lead or
alloys, which are slightly harder
than a pure lead.
b. Jacketed bullets – those
with a core of lead alloy
covered by jacket of harder
metal such as gilding metal, a
copper‐zinc alloy
approximately 90% nickel. The
primary function of the jacket
of a bullet is to adherent of
metal into the gun barrel.
2. ACCORDING TO SHAPE:
Usually divided into two description, that portion
to:
a. Nose (forward portion)
b. Base (rearward portion)
3. ACCORDING TO BULLET TYPE:
a. Solid lead
b. Solid hollow
C. metal cased
d. Soft point
E. Metal case hollow point
g. Point metal point
WHAT ARE RIFLE BULLET?
Nowadays, targets of any
kind can be penetrated or
destroyed by small arms, missiles
or projectiles, such small arm
missiles or projectiles are the
following:
1. Ball Bullet ‐ this kind of
bullet has soft cores and is used
against personnel only.
2. Armor Piercing Bullet – a
kind of bullet that has hardened
steel core and its fired against
vehicles, weapons, and armored
targets in general
3. Tracer Bullet – contains a
compound, usually similar to
barium nitrate, which is set on
fire when the bullet is projected.
The flash smoke from the
burning permits the flight of the
bullet to be seen.
4. Incendiary Bullet –
contains a high charge of
explosives. Because of its small
size, it is difficult to make a fuse
that work reliably in small arm
ammunition. For this reason, the
use of high explosives bullets is
usually limited to 20mm and
above.
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF CARTRIDGE CASE?
1. It serves as a means whereby the other
components like gunpowder, bullet or primer, are
assembled into one unit known as cartridge or
ammunition.
2. It serve as a waterproof container for the
gunpowder; and
3. It prevents the escape or evaporation of gases to
the rear as the sidewalls of the cartridge case are forced
against the walls of the chamber by pressure, it serves as
a gas seal at the breech of the barrel.
The Following are the Parts of the Cartridge:
1. Rim
2. Primer Pockets
3. Vent of Flash Holes
4. The Head & Body
5. Neck
6. Cannelures
7. Crimp
8. Base
9. Shoulder
THE PARTS OF PRIMER (Center Fire)
1. Primer Cup
2. Priming Mixture
3. Anvil
4. Disc
CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPOSITION OF
PROPELLANTS
1. Black powder – this is oldest form
of propellants, the standard ingredients of
black powder are: potassium nitrate
(75%), sulfur (15%) and charcoal (10%).
Black powder relies for its explosives
properties on .3 qualities which are typical
of all explosives;
a. When ignited, it will burn by itself
without aid from the outside air, this
burning is rapid.
b. In burning, it gives off a large
amount of gas; and
c. A considerable amount of heat is
also evolved.
2. Smokeless powder –
this powder do not gives
off huge cloud of white
smoke like black powder.
This is commonly used in
modern cartridges and is
considered as the most
powerful propellant.
Their main classes are:
a. Single‐base or
nitrocellulose, and
b. Double base or
nitroglycerine
QUESTION
When the bullet enters he rifled bore from a stationary
position and is forced and abruptly into the riffling its
natural tendency is to go straight forward before
encountering the regular riffling's twist is called:
A. shaving marks
B. skid marks
C. individual characteristics
D. slippage marks
Ans. B
MARKS FOUND ON FIRED BULLET
1. RIFLING MARKS – they
are found on the cylindrical
portion of the fired bullets or
slugs and are caused by the
riflings inside the barrel.
2. SKID MARKS – are
generally found on bullets on
slugs fired from revolvers,
these marks are more or less
found on the anterior portion
of the fired bullets or slugs,
and are caused by the forward
movement of the build before
it rotates as required by riflings
3. STRIPPING MARKS –
are generally found on
bullets or slugs through
loose fit barrels wherein
the riflings are badly
worn out.
MARKS FOUND ON FIRED SHELLS:
1. FIRING PIN MARKS – are
generally found in the primer cup
which is the central area of the
base of the cartridge, in case of
rim‐fire cartridge, the firing pin
strikes in any portion along the rim
wherein the priming mixture is
contained.
2. EXTRACTOR MARKS – these
are generally found in cartridges
fired in pistols, rifles, shotguns and
machine guns, this are found along
the rim of the fired cartridge case.
3. EJECTOR MARKS – these are
generally found in cartridges fired
from automatic weapons, they are
also near the rim.
4. MAGAZINE LIP MARKS –
these markings are found on the rim
of the cartridge cases and are
caused by magazine lips during the
loading of the cartridges into
position of firing.
5. CHAMBER MARKS – chamber
marks are mostly found on the body
of cartridge case and are caused by
the irregularities in the inside walls
of the chamber.
6. Breech face Mark
7. Secondary Firing Pin Mark
8. Ejection Port Mark
9. Accidental Marks
Consequently, the final identification of a fatal
gun is based not upon a few markings, but upon a
PATTERN OF MARKINGS, (the peculiarities of
markings of particular firearms alleged to have
been used in the commission of crime
QUESTION
______are characteristics that are determinable even
before the manufacture of firearm.
a. Class characteristics
b. General characteristics
c. Specific characteristics
d. Individual characteristics
Ans. A
THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS are those that exist
in a firearm or firearms even prior to their
manufacture. These characteristics are factory
specifications and they serve as basis to identify a
group or class of firearms, like the following:
1. Bore diameter
2. Pitch of riflings
3. Number of lands and grooves
4. Direction of twist
5. Width of lands
6. Width of grooves
7. Depth of grooves
QUESTION
A Smith and Wesson type of firearm has a class
characteristic of.
A. four lands, four grooves right twist
B. seven lands, seven grooves right twist
C. six lands, six grooves left twist
D. five lands, five rooves right twist
Ans. D
Types of Rifling
• Steyer type –four grooves, right hand twist, grooves and
lands of equal width. (4R G‐L)
• Smith and Wesson type – five grooves, right hand twist,
grooves and lands of equal width (5R G‐L)
• Browning type – six grooves, right hand twist, narrow
lands and broader grooves (6R G2X)
• Colt type – six grooves, left hand twist, narrow lands and
broader grooves (6L G2X)
• Webley type – seven grooves, right hand twist, narrow
lands and broader grooves (7R G3X)
• Army type – four grooves, right hand twist, narrow lands
and broader grooves (4R G3X)
QUESTION
______are characteristics that are determinable after the
manufacture of firearms whose existence is beyond the
control of man and which has random distribution.
Ans. D
USE OF INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS IN
FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION
Individual characteristics are those which are
peculiar in a particular firearm and which are not
found in all other firearms. They serve to identify
a particular gun. These individual characteristics
are generally found on the interior – surface of
gun barrel which register into the fired bullet
while inside the bore of the gun and to the base
of the cartridge case when it exploded inside the
chamber of the gun
The successful identification of the firearms
from discharged bullet and empty cartridge cases
is based upon a basic principle “THERE IS NO
DUPLICATION IN NATURE & EXCEPTIONS TO THIS
RULE ARE NEVER MANIFESTED AS THE RESULT OF
MAN’S INGENUITY.” These characteristics are
produced at the stage of manufacturing of
firearms, & a result of coincidental procedure and
subsequent mutations.
PRINCIPLES INVOLVE IN SHELL IDENTIFICATION
1. The breech face and firing pin of every single
firearm have individual microscopic individuals of
their own;
2. Every firearm leaves its fingerprint or
thumbprint on every cartridge it fires;
3. That, since the breech face of every weapon
has individual distinction, the imprints of all
cartridge cases fired from the same weapon are
the same
PRINCIPLES IN BULLET OR SLUG
IDENTIFICATION
1. No two barrels are microscopically alike or
identical as the internal surface of the bore or
barrels all possess individual characteristics of
their own;
2. When a bullet is fired from a rifled gun
barrel, riflings are engraved therein, which vary in
its minute details with other firearms, even of the
same type.
QUESTION
The equipment in forensic ballistics that measure
the pitch of rifling is:
A. chronograph
B. helixometer
C. micrometer
D. tape guage
ANS. B
QUESTION
It is the main equipment used in firearms identification:
a. Sterioscopic microscope
b. Comparison microscope
c. Bullet comparison microscope
d. Calibre
Ans. C
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE EQUIPMENT GENERALLY
USED IN FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION:
1. Bullet Comparison
Microscope
2. Stereoscopic Microscope
3. Onoscope
4. Shadowgraph
5. Calliper
6. Helixometer
7. Micrometer
8. Analytical Balance
or Torsion Balance
9. Bullet Recovery Box
10. Magnifying Glass
11. Taper Gauge
12. Gunsmiths Tools
PROCEDURES IN COLLECTION, IDENTIFICATION &
PRESERVATION OF PHYSICAL EVIDENCE:
A thorough understanding of physical
evidence, its protection, preservation and
examination are necessary if the following
important duties are properly performed:
1. Once an officer has taken evidence into his
possession, he must be able to establish its chain
of custody until;
a.The same is presented in court;
b.Or return it to the victim or suspect, as the
case may be
2.It is necessary to be able to establish where the
evidence has been at all times;
a. If the officer expects to overcome
questions presented by the defense;
b.And to impress to the judge or court that
the evidence has been properly protected
3.If the evidence is out the officer’s control for
any period of time, he must be able to establish:
a.Who had the evidence; and
b.When it was returned
COLLECTION OF PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
When collecting physical evidence, the officer
or investigator should collect all articles, which
are or may at some future date, be something of
value as evidence.
These articles consist;
a. Any physical object, which may tend to
or indicate whether or not crime was committed;
b. Anything which may connect some
particular person with the crime or crime scene.
EXAMPLE OF FIREARMS EVIDENCE ARE
1. The lethal or fatal weapon
2. Fired bullet or bullets
3. Fired cartridge case
4. Metal fragments
5. Broken glasses
6. Shotgun
DESIGNATION OF INVESTIGATING OFFICER TO
COLLECT ALL EVIDENCES
This is so for the purpose of:
a. Making the introduction of exhibits in court
simpler; and
b. Being able to keep records, and remembers
where, when and what was collected, which is
much better if several men have to hands the
same exhibits.
GREAT CARE OF PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
The key word is do not “MAC” the evidence:
1. Mutilate – in no case should the evidence be
mutilated in any way, such as crushing, if ever this can
be avoided.
2. Alter – in no case should the altered any way
that may changes its original nature. If alterations do
occur the investigator or officer should take note in
his report why this happened.
3. Contaminate – and finally in no case should the
evidence be contaminated, that is adding anything
which, may changes the nature of the physical
evidence
SKETCHING AND PHOTOGRAPHING THE CRIME
SCENE
The crime scene
should be sketched and
photographed,
photographs should be
taken of the victim and
all other suitable articles
like weapon, bullets,
shells, holes, and many
other related evidence,
before removing them.
STATE THE PROCEDURE IN PROPER PACKING OF
FIREARMS OR WEAPON BULLETS & SHELLS
The following are the procedure in proper
packing of firearms or weapon, bullets, and shell:
1. After marking the physical evidence, it must
be wrapped surely in some soft material, it should
always be placed in suitable container to prevent
any further or needless mutilation;
2. Never, under any circumstances, place a
discharged or fired bullet in clothing or pocket
without first carefully wrapping it with some &
protective covering.
3. Regarding bullets, which are lodged in walls,
furniture, wood trims, or even trees, extremes
care must be exercised in removing this evidence.
Do not attempt to dig out the evidence bullet
with the knife, or ice pick; rather cut around the
evidence in order not to touch it with anything
that would tend to mark it.
4. If the bullet or slug has broken up into many
fragments or pieces, secure as many fragments as
possible. These fragments may be fitted together
which may aid in some other ways.
5. If cartridge cases or shell are found at the crime
scene, after marking them. They should be preserved
as carefully as possible.
6. If cartridge cases are found and appear loaded in
a weapon, it is best to transport said weapon to the
laboratory as it is, with exception that a tag be
secured to the weapon labelled, danger loaded
weapon.
7. If for security reason, the weapon must be
unloaded, the investigator must be carefully mark
each cartridge & cartridge case together with the
location of its origin.
8. When a firearm is found at the scene of the
crime the investigator should take note of the
following pertinent facts about the firearms,
a. Types of firearms (pistol, revolver, etc.);
b. Make of the firearm (colt, S&W, etc.);
c. Caliber of the firearm (cal. 22, 38, etc.);
d. Serial no. (most important);
e. Load in the cylinder, if revolver, or load in the
magazine, if pistol;
f. Other features of significance (length of
barrel, nickel or plated);
g. Position of firearm in relation to a dead body
at the crime scene;
h. Other distinct outside marks.
9. When a bullet or bullets are found at the
crime scene the following should be noted;
a. Type of bullet [lead or jacketed];
b. Caliber of bullet;
c. Shape or form of bullet [round nose, flat
nose, etc.]
d. Other metal or bullet fragment if any;
and
e. Relative position.
10. When shell or shells are found at the scene of
the crime, the following should be note down;
a. Number of the shells and order of
recovery;
b. Caliber of the shells;
c. Trade mark or brand of the shells;
11. Relative position of the shells at the crime
scene.
FOLLOWING ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT
REASON FOR THE MARKING OF EVIDENCE
1. The officer may be called to the witness stand
several weeks or month later, or even years later after
the commission of the crime, to identify the object he
collected at the time of the offense;
2. The officer cannot completely rely on his
memory because there will be many more cases that
he will handle after every case;
3. Defense counsel may require that the complete
“chain and custody of evidence” be established.
FOLLOWING ARE THE PROCEDURAL STEPS IN
MARKING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
1. Use a distinctive mark in order to exclude others,
such as your initials, serial numbers or personal
marks;
2. Record the mark use together with the position
of the mark;
3. Record any serial number or other distinctive
marks found on the physical evidence;
4. If ever possible, mark the object itself with Due
Care in order to avoid any damages or alternation;
5. Do not forget to mark the container where
the physical evidence is placed, notwithstanding
the marking already on the object itself;
6. Whenever tags are used, make
corresponding entry in it and attach it accurately
on the object.
HOW TO MARK FIREARM EVIDENCES
1. Bullet
The fired bullet or slug should be marked by
the investigator or a police officer who recover it
with his initials nose or base as the case maybe,
together with the corresponding date of recovery.
2. Fired Shell
The initials of the recovering investigator
together with the date of recovery should be
made just on the inside and near the mouth with
a sharp and metallic instrument.
3. Firearms
Any suspected firearm should be marked by
the investigator or police officer who recovered it,
with his initials and corresponding date, or any of
the three main and separable parts, barrel,
cylinder and frame, in case of revolver and barrel
slide, frame or receiver, in case of a pistol. Of
course this is done without utter disregard of
taking down the serial number of the firearm
A TAG should Be PROVIDED WITH THE
FOLLOWING ENTRIES
1. Type of firearm; 5. Place of recovery
2. Make of firearm 6. Name of victim in
any
3. Serial number; 7. Name of the subject
4. Date of recovery
WHAT ARE DON’TS IN MARKING OF FIREARM
BULLET AND SHELL?
The following are don’ts in marking firearm, bullet
and shell:
1. Never use [x] as an initials identifying mark;
2. Do not put any identifying mark in cylinder or
peripheral surface of any bullet or slug.
3. Do not put any identifying mark on the base of a
shell;
4. Do not put any identifying mark on any separable
part of a firearm.
RULES IN PRESERVING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
1. Evidence should be properly preserve for future
identification and presentation during the trial of the
case;
2. Firearm evidence must be kept in proper place
and under proper condition so that they will be of
greatest value in the prosecution of the case;
3. Fired bullet & shell after having been marked
should be wrapped in tissue paper & sealed in box.
4. The container should be properly labelled or
mark
5. Each article of evidence should be placed in a
separate container, and each container shall be
accordingly marked for future references.
6. Use a container which will not easily break
and one which’s large enough that the evidence
can be removed and replace without difficulty;
7. The suspected firearm should be properly
wrapped and place in a container to prevent loss
or tampering.
MEN BEHIND FIREARM
Calvin Hooker Goddard
(30 October 1891 – 22 February 1955)
FATHER OF MODERN FORINSIC
BALLISTICS
was a forensic scientists, army
officer, academic, researcher and a
pioneer in forensic ballistics. He
examined the bullet casings in the
1929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre and
showed that the guns used were not
police issued weapons, leading the
investigators to conclude it was a mob
hit.
The one who invented the Bullet
Comparison Microscope in 1925
1. Horace Smith –
founded the great
firm SMITH and
WESSON and
pioneered the
making of breech
loading rifles.
2. Daniel B. Wesson
– associate of Smith in
the manufacture of
new cartridges and
revolvers
3. Samuel Colt –
produced the first
practical revolvers
4. John M. Browning
– Wizard of modern
firearms and
pioneered the first
breech loading single
shot rifles.
5. Alexander John
Forsyth ‐ father of
the percussion
ignition.
6. Elisha King
Root – designed
machinery for
making colt
firearms.
7. Eliphalet
Remington – one of
the first rifle makers
8. John Mahlon
Martin – founded
the firearm company
which bears his
name
9. James Wolfe
Ripley – stimulated
the development of
the 1855 rifled
Musket, the first
firearm of its kind
ever produced
10. Henry Derringer
– he gave his name
to whole class of
firearms.
11. Oliver F.
Winchester – one of
the earliest rifle and
pistol makers.
12. John T.
Thompson –
pioneered the
making of
Thompson,
submachine gun.
13. David Carbine
William – maker of
the first known
carbine.
14. John C. Garand
– designed and
invented the U.S.
Rifle, Caliber, 30, M1.
15. Major UZIEL GAL‐
An Israeli army who
designed the UZI (Israel) in the
year 1950
16. GEORGE HYDE‐
A well‐known expert in the
field of submachinegun (also
known as Grease gun M‐3)
developed in 1941 in the United
State of America (USA).
17. GORDON INGRAM‐
Invented the Ingram
Machine Pistol
18. MIKHAIL KALASNIKOV‐
Designed the AK (Automatic
Kalashnikov) 47 (soviet union) and
adopted by the Russian Army in 1951
he took pride in his inventions
and in their reputation for reliability,
emphasizing that his rifle is "a
weapon of defense" and "not a
weapon for offense".
19. GEORGE LUGER –
Designed the luger
(Germany) Pistol using caliber
9mm cartridge
20. JOHN WOLFE
MARLIN –
Founder of Marlin firearms.
21. PETER PAUL MAUSER
–
Invented and designed the
Mauser (Germany) firearms
M1912
22. EUGENE STONER –
Designed the US M16
Armalite Rifle under licences by
COLT company in july 1959
onwards.
23. DAVID WILLIAMS –
Maker of the first known
Carbine
24. CARL WALTHER –
Designed the WALTHER
MP38, a smaller caliber and
automatic pistol in 1866.
24. FEDER TOKAREV –
Designed the service pistol
of the Soviet forces.
In the PHILIPPINES
Col. EDWIN ANDREWS
Was the one who introduced
Ballistics in the Philippine.
Among his students then were Col.
AMADEO CABE of the phil.
Constabulary (PC) and Mr. EDGAR
BOND,Sr. of the National Bureau
of Investigation (NBI)
He was also the founder of the
Phil. Air Force (PAF)
IMPORTANT DATES IN FIREARMS HISTORY
1. 1313 – the ages of gunpowder began with its use as a
propellant for projectile.
2. 1350 ‐ the first portable hand firearms were
introduced. These guns were ignited by a hand held hot
wire or lighted.
3. 1498 – the first reference to rifled barrels appeared.
4. 1676 – paper cartridges combining both powder ball
were developed.
5. 1807 – the discovery of Forsyth that certain
compounds detonated by a blew could be use to ignite the
charges in a firearm formed the basis for all later
percussion and cartridge development.
6. 1836 – Samuel Colt, patented the first practical
revolver in which the cylinder was rotated by cocking
the hammer.
7. 1836 – the pin fire cartridge developed by le
Faucheus, was probably, the first self exploding
cartridge which resulted into general use.
8. 1845 – Flobert, a native of France, developed a
bullet breech cap which was in reality the first rim the
cartridge.
9. 1858 – The Morse Cartridge marked the
beginning of the rapid development of the center fire
cartridge.
10. 1884 – Hiram Maxim built the first fully
automatic gun utilizing the recoil of the piece to
load and fire the next charge.
11. 1886 – Viellie of France developed the first
satisfactory smokeless powder, a new propellant
which not only lacked the smoke characteristic of
black powder, but more powerful as well.
DEFINITION OF TERMS IN FORENSIC BALLISTICS
ACTION ‐ breech mechanism of a gun, by which it is
loaded and unloaded.
AIR SPACE – space on a loaded cartridge case not
occupied by powder and bullet.
ANVIL – is a primer or cartridge case, a fixed point
against which the priming mixture is compressed and
thereby detonated by action of the firing pin.
ARMOR PIERCING – a full patched bullet with steel
core used against light mechanized armored vehicles.
BALL – earlier term for “bullet” and still being used in
some military terminology.
BALLISTICS – science of projectile in motion.
BARREL – in part of a gun through, this passes the bullet
from breech to muzzle.
BASE WAD – compressed paper or other materials inside a
shot shell varying in see and form.
BATTERY CUP – type of shot shell ignition form, in which
the cap or primer is held.
BELTED CASE – cartridge case with a band or belt at base
just ahead of extractor groove, in which case position in
chamber of rifle.
BLACK POWDER – a mixture of saltpetre, charcoal and
sulfur.
BLANK CARTRIDGE ‐ a cartridge without a bullet
BORE – the cylinder passage of the barrel through which
the bullet or projectile travels.
BORE DIAMETER – in rifled arms, the diametrical
measurement between tops of lands.
BOTTLE NECK CARTRIDGE – A type of cartridge designed
to accommodate more powder usually for high‐powered
guns.
BREECH ‐ the rear end of the bore where the bullet
enters.
BREECH BOLT ‐ the part of the breech that resists the
rearward force of the combustion that occurs when a
cartridge is discharge.
BOAT TAIL ‐ referring to the base taper given in a certain
bullets to give greater efficiency at long range.
BULLET ‐ the projectile only, (not to be applied to the
cartridge) which is sometimes called ball. Portion of a
cartridge, which is propelled from the firearm.
CALIBER – bore diameter expressed in decimal of an inch,
measured between two opposite land.
CALIPER – the measuring device used in the calibration of
bullets and gun bores.
CANNELURES – circumferential grooves around the bullet
or cartridge case.
CAPLACK ‐ used by muzzle loading guns whose ignition
system employs percussion, a small thumb like cap
containing a detonating mixture.
CARTRIDGE ‐ a complete round of ammunition, made up
simply of cartridge case, primer, powder and bullet
CARTRIDGE CASE ‐ commonly the brass copper envelope that
contains primer, powder and bullet (when ready to use).
CENTER FIRE ‐ those ignited by means of a separate and
replaceable primer.
CHAMBER ‐ that part of the bore, at the breach to accept the
cartridge.
CHOKE ‐ the construction of a shotgun bore at the muzzle at
various ranges or degree, designed to control pellet charge at
the target.
CHRONOGRAPH ‐ instrument which measures the velocity of
the projectiles.
COMPARISON CAMERA ‐ an optical instrument designed to
make simultaneous comparison of two specimens.
CORDITE – nitroglycerine smokeless powder used mainly in
England.
CORROSION – the chemical wears and tears of the
inside portion of the barrel of the gun due to rust or
chemical action as a result of combustion after firing.
CYLINDER – in a revolver type of firearm, cartridge
container that rotates around an axis parallel to an
below the barrel.
DIE – in hand loading ammunition, any number of
tools used to sized bullets and shells.
DRILLING – a three‐barrel gun, popular in Europe,
which usually combined smooth bores and rifled
bores.
DOUBLE ACTION – a weapon in which a pressure
upon the trigger both cocks and releases the hammer.
EJECTOR – correctly the device at the barrel breech
within the action that knocks the fired cartridge case.
ENERGY ‐ in bullets, the amount of work done, at a
given range expressed in foot‐pounds.
EROSION ‐ more or less gradual wearing a way of
rifling by combustion gas, hot and bullet friction.
EXTRACTOR ‐ the mechanism of a firearm by which
the cartridge is withdrawn from the chamber.
EXPERT WITNESS – one who had acquired a special
skill in a particular branch of science.
EVERLASTING CASE ‐ brass cartridge case from heavy
stock intended for extended reloading life.
EYEPIECE ‐ a part of the bullet comparison
microscope where the examiner view the specimens.
FIREARM ‐ an instrument used for the propulsion of
a projectile by the expansive force of gases from the
burning gunpowder.
FIRING PIN ‐ A part of action, activated by the trigger
that hits the primer and fires the cartridge.
FOOT‐POUND – the amount of work acquired to raise
one pound one foot high against the force of gravity.
FOOT‐SECOND – velocity expressed in feet per second
FOLLOWER ‐ A metal platform in a clip of magazine
that pushes the cartridge upward to the proper angle
for feeding in the chamber.
GAS CHECK ‐ a cup usually copper used on the base
of a lead bullet to protect it from hot gasses.
FOULING – the accumulation of a deposit within the
bore of a firearm caused by solid products remaining
after a cartridge is fired.
GAUGE ‐ unit of bore measurement in shotguns,
determined by the number of solid lead balls, of the
bore diameter obtainable from a pond of lead.
GILDING METAL ‐ a copper zinc alloy used as a bullet
to spin as it travels down the barrel.
GROOVES ‐ spiral cuts in a bore which cause the
bullet to spin as it travels from the barrel.
GROOVE DIAMETER ‐ in rifled arms, the diameter
measurement between bottom of grooves.
GROUP ‐ number of shots fired into a target usually
in one sighting set.
HAMMER ‐ a part of action (in some guns) actuated
by the trigger, the hammer drives the firing pin
against the primer, thus igniting the primer and
further burns the propellant powder.
HANG FIRE ‐ cartridge, which fire for as long as
several seconds after the firing pin strikes the primer
HOLLOW POINT – a design features of some bullets.
HEADSPACE ‐ for reamed cartridge, the distance from the
face of the breechblock to the barrel seat of the forward
surface of the case rim. For rimless bottle neck cartridge,
the distance from the face of the breechblock to the
predetermined point on the shoulder of the chamber.
Belted cases had space on the forward edge of the belt.
LANDS ‐ that portion of the bore remaining after the
rifling of grooves have been cut.
LEADING ‐ lead deposited on the bore of the gun from the
bullet passing through it.
LENS ‐ optical instrument magnified used for laboratory
examination of microscopical specimens.
MAGAZINE ‐ a reservoir to hold extra cartridge.
MAGNUM ‐ firearms designed for extra power.
MATCH LOCK ‐ an early form of firearm, in which
priming charge was ignited by a cord or match of
a slow burning materials.
METAL CASE ‐ a form of bullet completely
covered forward with copper alloy (jacket).
MIDRANGE ‐ usually used in connection with the
trajectory, referring to a point midway between
muzzle and target game.
MISFIRE ‐ cartridge, which do not fire when firing
strikes the firing pin.
MUSHROOM ‐ the capacity of certain bullet to
expand on after impact, also the term given to some
soft point or hollow point bullet.
MUZZLE ‐ end of barrel opposite breach point from
which bullet or shots leaves barrel.
MUZZLE LOADER ‐ gun loaded through the front end
(muzzle) of the bore using loose powder and ball or
shell or paper cartridges.
MUZZLE ENERGY (M.E.) ‐ the bullets capacity for
hitting measured in foot pounds from the muzzle.
MUZZLE VELOCITY (M.V.) ‐ speed of the bullet from muzzle
point.
NIPPLE ‐ on muzzle loading gun, the small metal cone at the rear
of the barrel through which the frame from the percussion cup
passes to ignite the powder charge.
OGIVE ‐ the radius of the curve of the nose of the bullet usually
expressed in caliber .
OVER BOARD CAPACITY ‐ condition in which the volume of a
cartridge cases exceed the amount of powder, which can be most
efficiently burnt.
PARADOX ‐ smooth bore gun in which the final few inches of the
barrel are rifled to increase the efficiency of the round ball or slug.
PARCHING CLOTH ‐ use to form a gas seal around the projectile of
the muzzle of the loading gun.
PATTERN ‐ pellet from a shotgun usually expressed as so many
pellets within a 30circles at 40 yards.
PERCUSSION CUP ‐ a small metallic cap containing
fulminating material that explodes when struck by a gun’s
hammer.
PISTOL ‐ any small cancellable short barrel gun, generally
not revolver.
PLATED BULLET ‐ a bullet covered with a thin coating of a
copper alloy to prevent leading.
POWDER CHARGE ‐ an amount of gunpowder in one load.
PRESSURE ‐ the gas pressure generated in a cartridge on
its being fired, usually expressed in pound per square inch.
PRIMER POCKET ‐ a portion of the base center of a
cartridge case designed to accommodate the primer
(center fire ).
PRIMER ‐ in center fire cartridge cases, the small cap
containing a detonating mixture, which is similar
mixture, found in cartridge cases.
PROJECTILE ‐ one that is projected through the barrel
and out of the gun by the powder gasses.
PROPRIETORY CARTRIDGE ‐ one developed and
exclusively by one establishment or factory.
RANGE ‐ the distance from gun muzzle to target.
RAMROD ‐ rod or wood used to force the bullet out
of the bore of the gun barrel.
REBATED RIM ‐ type of a cartridge case rim smaller
than the diameter of the case at point just forward of
the extractor groove.
RECOIL ‐ the backward thrust of a gun caused by the
reaction of the powder gasses pushing the bullet
forward.
REPEATER ‐ any arm holding more than one round at
a time.
REVOLVER ‐ a multi‐shot handgun, using a revolving
cylinder as a cartridge container.
RICOCHET ‐ the deflections of the bullet from the
normal path after striking a resistance surface.
RIFLE ‐ types of weapons fired from the shoulder.
RIM FIRE ‐ a cartridge containing priming mixture in
the rim, which struck by firing pin.
RIMMED CARTRIDGE ‐ a cartridge having a flanged
rim a little wider in size the body of the case.
RIMLESS CARTRIDGE ‐ a cartridge having the size of
the case in the same with the size of the body proper.
RIFLING ‐ spiral cuts into the bore of a rifled gun
barrel to impart a spin on the bullet assuring point in
flight for better accuracy. The purpose of rifling is to
gyroscopic stability of the bullet during its flight from
the gun muzzle.
RIM ‐ the projecting edge of a cartridge case
SEMI‐AUTOMATIC ‐ single shot for every press on the
trigger.
SHOT ‐ lead or lead alloy spheres used as a
projectiles in smooth bore guns or shotguns.
SHOTGUNS ‐ a smooth bore gun using cartridge
loaded with shots.
SINGLE ACTION ‐ a weapon in which pressure upon
the trigger releases the hammer which must be
manually.
SMOKELESS POWDER ‐ gunpowder which gives off
almost no smoke when burned.
SMOOTHBORE ‐ a barrel without riflings.
SOFT POINT (S.P.) ‐ a term used for bullet with partial
jacketing, having some portions of the bullet to exposed at
the front
TRACER BULLET ‐ a military type of bullet that contains a
chemical elements that burns while the bullet is in flight.
TRAJECTORY ‐ the carved path of the bullet in flight or in a
parabola.
TRIGGER – the level operated by a shoulder which releases
the firing pin and allows it to discharge the cartridge.
TRIGER GUARD‐ bent strip of metal that protects the
trigger from accidental discharge.
TWIST ‐ angle of rifling relative to the axis of the
bore. Usually uniform, expressed in turns or part
turns in so many inches, less common the progressive
or gain twist.
UNDERSIZE BULLET ‐ bullet slightly smaller than the
actual bore diameter of the gun barrel.
VELOCITY ‐ a projectile speed, usually measure feet
per second.
VENT ‐ orifice through which the flame enters to
burn the powder charge.
WAD ‐ a disc of paper, felt plastic or other materials
used in shells.
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CRIMINALISTICS
(FORENSIC BALLISTICS)
Set 1
By
1. Is the science of the motion of the
projectile?
b. Trajectory
c. Ballistics
d. Cartography
1. Is the science of the motion of the
projectile?
b. Trajectory
c. Ballistics
d. Cartography
2. Known as the father of modern
ballistics?
a. Horace smith
b. Berthold schwarts
c. Col. Calvin H. Goddard
d. Alexander john forsyth
2. Known as the father of modern
ballistics?
a. Horace smith
3. Father of percussion ignition
(inventor of priming mixture).
a. Horace smith
b. Berthold schwart
3. Father of percussion ignition
(inventor of priming mixture).
a. Horace smith
b. Berthold schwart
4. The person who successful invented gun
powder?
a. Daniel Wesson
c. Eduard boxer
d. Col. Hiram berdan
4. The person who successful invented gun
powder?
a. Daniel Wesson
c. Eduard boxer
d. Col. Hiram berdan
5. Is the branch of ballistics which
treats of the motion of the projectile
while it is still inside the gun barrel?
a. External ballistics
b. Terminal ballistics
c. Internal ballistics
d. Forensic ballistics
5. Is the branch of ballistics which
treats of the motion of the projectile
while it is still inside the gun barrel?
6. Is that branch of ballistics which
treats of the motion of the projectiles
while in its flight? (from the muzzle to
the target).
treats of the motion of the projectiles
while in its flight? (from the muzzle to
the target).
7. Is a latin word from which the word
“ballistics” was derived which means “to
throw”
a. Ballistics
b. Catapult
c. Ballein or ballo
d. Ballista
7. Is a latin word from which the word
“ballistics” was derived which means “to
throw”
a. Ballistics
b. Catapult
c. Ballein or ballo
d. Ballista
8. A roman war machine design to throw an
object at a distance:
a. Ballistics
b. Catapult
c. Ballein or ballo
d. Ballista
8. A roman war machine design to throw an
object at a distance:
a. Ballistics
b. Catapult
c. Ballein or ballo
d. Ballista
9. The word “forensic”as used in
conjunction with the word ballistics
means?
a. Forum
b. Market place
c. Legal
d. Public discussion
9. The word “forensic”as used in
conjunction with the word ballistics
means?
a. Forum
b. Market place
c. Legal
d. Public discussion
10. It refers to the motion of the
projectile once it enters a rifled barrel
of a gun.
a. Direct
b. Rotary
c. Transnational
d. Twist
10. It refers to the motion of the
projectile once it enters a rifled barrel
of a gun.
a. Direct
b. Rotary
c. Transnational
d. Twist
11. Is the rearward reaction of the
firearm in relation to the forward
movement of the bullet upon firing?
a. Back fire
b. Recoil
c. Buck shot
d. Ricochet
11. Is the rearward reaction of the
firearm in relation to the forward
movement of the bullet upon firing?
a. Back fire
b. Recoil
c. Buck shot
d. Ricochet
12. It is means of ignition of a
propellant charge by the mechanical blow
against the primer or percussion cup.
a. Recoil
b. Percussion action
c. Priming mixture
d. Friction
12. It is means of ignition of a
propellant charge by the mechanical blow
against the primer or percussion cup.
a. Recoil
b. Percussion action
c. Priming mixture
d. Friction
13. It is the stillness or steadiness of
the bullet in its flight until it finally
reaches the target?
a. Riflings
b. Gyroscopic action
c. Ricochet
d. Trajectory
13. It is the stillness or steadiness of
the bullet in its flight until it finally
reaches the target?
a. Riflings
b. Gyroscopic action
c. Ricochet
d. Trajectory
14. The actual pattern or curve path of
the bullet in flight.
a. Ricochet
b. Trajectory
c. Gyroscopic action
d. Range
14. The actual pattern or curve path of
the bullet in flight.
a. Ricochet
b. Trajectory
c. Gyroscopic action
d. Range
treat of the effect of the projectile on
impact to the target?
a. Internal ballistics
b. Forensic ballistics
c. External ballistics
treat of the effect of the projectile on
impact to the target?
a. Internal ballistics
b. Forensic ballistics
c. External ballistics
16. Is an ancient smooth bore military
weapon designed to fire a single
projectile?
a. Rifle
b. Carbine
c. Shotgun
d. Musket
16. Is an ancient smooth bore military
weapon designed to fire a single
projectile?
a. Rifle
b. Carbine
c. Shotgun
d. Musket
17. Is the tumbling of the bullet in its
flight and hitting the target sideways as
a result of not spinning of its axis is
known?
a. Ricochet
b. Misfire
c. Hang fire
d. Key-hole shot
17. Is the tumbling of the bullet in its
flight and hitting the target sideways as
a result of not spinning of its axis is
known?
a. Ricochet
b. Misfire
c. Hang fire
d. Key-hole shot
18. Is the bouncing off or deflection of a
bullet from its original trajectory?
a. Hang fire
b. Ricochet
c. Key-hole shot
d. Misfire
18. Is the bouncing off or deflection of a
bullet from its original trajectory?
a. Hang fire
b. Ricochet
c. Key-hole shot
d. Misfire
19. Is the total failure of the cartridge
to discharge may be due to poor ammunition
or failure of the firing pin or primer?
a. Hang fire
b. Back fire
c. Key-hole shot
d. Misfire
19. Is the total failure of the cartridge
to discharge may be due to poor ammunition
or failure of the firing pin or primer?
a. Hang fire
b. Back fire
c. Key-hole shot
d. Misfire
20. Is the condition of firing whereby the
cartridge took several seconds before it
discharge (delay in the discharge of
firearm)?
a. Hang fire
b. Back fire
c. Key-hole shot
d. Misfire
20. Is the condition of firing whereby the
cartridge took several seconds before it
discharge (delay in the discharge of
firearm)?
a. Hang fire
b. Back fire
c. Key-hole shot
d. Misfire
21. A hand firearm in which a rotating
cylinder successively placer cartridges
into position from firing?
a. Revolver
b. Musket
c. Pistol
d. Carbine
21. A hand firearm in which a rotating
cylinder successively placer cartridges
into position from firing?
a. Revolver
b. Musket
c. Pistol
d. Carbine
22. Known as the smallest pistol?
a. Kolibre
b. 22 caliber pistol
c. Hand arm
d. Calibre
22. Known as the smallest pistol?
a. Kolibre
b. 22 caliber pistol
c. Hand arm
d. Calibre
23. Is a type of firearm which propels a
projectile with more than one inch
diameter?
a. Artillery
b. Machine gun
c. Small arms
d. Rifle
23. Is a type of firearm which propels a
projectile with more than one inch
diameter?
a. Artillery
b. Machine gun
c. Small arms
d. Rifle
24. Is a weapon designed to fire pellets
through a compressed air?
a. Air rifle
b. Toy gun
c. Shotgun
d. Zip gun
24. Is a weapon designed to fire pellets
through a compressed air?
a. Air rifle
b. Toy gun
c. Shotgun
d. Zip gun
25. Pioneered in the making of a breech
loading firearms and founded the great
firm smith and Wesson.
a. Horace smith
b. Samuel colt
c. Daniel Wesson
d. John browning
25. Pioneered in the making of a breech
loading firearms and founded the great
firm smith and Wesson.
a. Horace smith
b. Samuel colt
c. Daniel Wesson
d. John browning
26. A type of weapon in which the
mechanism is so arranged that it can fired
continuously will trigger is press?
a. Repeating arm
b. Single shot
c. Automatic weapon
d. Breech action weapon
26. A type of weapon in which the
mechanism is so arranged that it can fired
continuously will trigger is press?
a. Repeating arm
b. Single shot
c. Automatic weapon
d. Breech action weapon
27. Is the farthest distance in which a
bullet when fired can still be consider
lethal?
a. Maximum range
b. Accurate range
c. Maximum effective range
d. Effective range
27. Is the farthest distance in which a
bullet when fired can still be consider
lethal?
a. Maximum range
b. Accurate range
c. Maximum effective range
d. Effective range
It is the distance at which the gunner has the
control of shot. Where the bullet travel
straight.
A. Maximum range
B. Maximum effective range
C. Accurate range
D. Effective range
It is the distance at which the gunner has the
control of shot. Where the bullet travel
straight.
A. Maximum range
B. Maximum effective range
C. Accurate range
D. Effective range
note:accurate (effective) range

28. It is the sound generated at the
muzzle point due to sudden escape of
burned gun powder and its contact with
air:
a. Muzzle noise
b. Muzzle energy
c. Muzzle blast
d. Muzzle velocity
28. It is the sound generated at the
muzzle point due to sudden escape of
burned gun powder and its contact with
air:
a. Muzzle noise
b. Muzzle energy
c. Muzzle blast
d. Muzzle velocity
29. It is the speed of the bullet per unit
of time expressed in feet per second:
a. Trajectory
b. Pressure
c. Air resistance
d. Velocity
29. It is the speed of the bullet per unit
of time expressed in feet per second:
a. Trajectory
b. Pressure
c. Air resistance
d. Velocity
30. Is the size of the bullet grouping on
the target?
a. Terminal penetration
b. Terminal trajectory
c. Terminal accuracy
d. Muzzle blast
30. Is the size of the bullet grouping on
the target?
a. Terminal penetration
b. Terminal trajectory
c. Terminal accuracy
d. Muzzle blast
31. Is the distance measured between to
apposite lands of a rifle bore firearm?
a. Range
b. Bore diameter
c. Gauge
d. Caliper
31. Is the distance measured between to
apposite lands of a rifle bore firearm?
a. Range
b. Bore diameter
c. Gauge
d. Caliper
32. To impart a motion of rotation to a
bullet during its passage inside the
barrel to insure gyroscopic stability in
its flight?
a. Rifling
b. Bullet
c. Gauge
d. Caliber
32. To impart a motion of rotation to a
bullet during its passage inside the
barrel to insure gyroscopic stability in
its flight?
a. Rifling
b. Bullet
c. Gauge
d. Caliber
33. In the united states, crimes are
committed by juvenile using a homemade
firearm known as:
a. Freakish gun
b. Flare gun
c. Zip gun
d. Matchlock
33. In the united states, crimes are
committed by juvenile using a homemade
firearm known as:
a. Freakish gun
b. Flare gun
c. Zip gun
d. Matchlock
34. Is the termed apply to a weapon in
which pressure upon the trigger both cocks
and released the hammer.
a. Repeating weapon
b. Single action
c. Double action
d. Automatic
34. Is the termed apply to a weapon in
which pressure upon the trigger both cocks
and released the hammer.
a. Repeating weapon
b. Single action
c. Double action
d. Automatic
35. Is the term applied to denote a
firearm designed for extra power?
a. Double action
b. Magnum
c. Automatic
d. Dum-dum
35. Is the term applied to denote a
firearm designed for extra power?
a. Double action
b. Magnum
c. Automatic
d. Dum-dum
36. A type of firearm designed to propel a
single led ball through a rifled barrel
with a length shorter than 22 inches.
a. Shotgun
b. Rifle
c. Musket
d. Carbine
36. A type of firearm designed to propel a
single led ball through a rifled barrel
with a length shorter than 22 inches.
a. Shotgun
b. Rifle
c. Musket
d. Carbine
37. A smooth bore breech loading firearms
designed to propel a number of lead
pellets in one charged?
a. Shotgun
b. Rifled
c. Musket
d. Carbine
37. A smooth bore breech loading firearms
designed to propel a number of lead
pellets in one charged?
a. Shotgun
b. Rifled
c. Musket
d. Carbine
38. A tool which a firearm mechanism is
attached for purposes of not be easily be
identified:
a. Freakish gun
b. Flare gun
c. Zip gun
d. Matchlock
38. A tool which a firearm mechanism is
attached for purposes of not be easily be
identified:
a. Freakish gun
b. Flare gun
c. Zip gun
d. Matchlock
39. A type of firearm which contains
rifling of a few inch from the muzzle
point?
a. Smooth bore
b. Rifled bore
c. Semi-rifled
d. Paradox
39. A type of firearm which contains
rifling of a few inch from the muzzle
point?
a. Smooth bore
b. Rifled bore
c. Semi-rifled
d. Paradox
40. A type of shotgun based on interior
barrel construction which has a reducing
bore diameter to limit the spread of
pellets:
a. Cylinder type
b. Paradox
c. Choke type
d. Smooth bore
40. A type of shotgun based on interior
barrel construction which has a reducing
bore diameter to limit the spread of
pellets:
a. Cylinder type
b. Paradox
c. Choke type
d. Smooth bore
41. A type of an automatic weapon which is
of lighter form designed to fire an
ammunition used in hand gun:
a. Grease gun
b. Sub-machine gun
c. Machine gun
d. A and b
41. A type of an automatic weapon which is
of lighter form designed to fire an
ammunition used in hand gun:
a. Grease gun
b. Sub-machine gun
c. Machine gun
d. A and b
42. What type of a firearm is fed by
chamber?
a. Single shot
b. Automatic
c. Double action
d. Repeating arms
e. Bolt action
42. What type of a firearm is fed by
chamber?
a. Single shot
b. Automatic
c. Double action
d. Repeating arms
e. Bolt action
43. What type of firearm is commonly used
by cavalry. (riding a horse)
a. Shotgun
b. Rifle
c. Musket
d. Revolver
43. What type of firearm is commonly used
by cavalry. (riding a horse)
a. Shotgun
b. Rifle
c. Musket
d. Carbine
44. Is the type of firearm which is ideal
to be used in horseback riding:
a. Shotgun
b. Rifle
c. Musket
d. Revolver
44. Is the type of firearm which is ideal
to be used in horseback riding:
a. Shotgun
b. Rifle
c. Musket
d. Revolver
45. Is that part of the firearm in which
the cartridge is place when ready to be
fire?
a. Chamber
b. Bolt
c. Magazine
d. Cylinder
45. Is that part of the firearm in which
the cartridge is place when ready to be
fire?
a. Chamber
b. Bolt
c. Magazine
d. Cylinder
46. Is that part of the firearm which
houses its internal parts:
a. Chamber
b. Casing
c. Housing
d. Frame
houses its internal parts:
a. Chamber
b. Casing
c. Housing
d. Frame
causes the firing pin to hit the primer:
a. Trigger
b. Hammer
c. Finger
d. Sear
causes the firing pin to hit the primer:
a. Trigger
b. Hammer
c. Finger
d. Sear
48. Is the rear end of the barrel:
a. Muzzle
b. Bore
c. Breech end
d. Tip
48. Is the rear end of the barrel:
a. Muzzle
b. Bore
c. Breech end
d. Tip
49. The mechanism of a firearm which
withdraws the empty shells from the
chamber?
a. Ejector
b. Firing pin
c. Extractor
d. Extractor pin
49. The mechanism of a firearm which
withdraws the empty shells from the
chamber?
a. Ejector
b. Firing pin
c. Extractor
d. Extractor pin
50. Is a complete unfired unit consisting
of bullet, primer, gun powder and shell:
a. Ammunition
b. Cartridge
c. Shotgun cartridge
d. Missile
50. Is a complete unfired unit consisting
of bullet, primer, gun powder and shell:
a. Ammunition
b. Cartridge
c. Shotgun cartridge
d. Missile
51. Is that type of ammunition which does
not have bullet used in film-making:
a. Dummy
b. Blank
c. Drill
d. Live
51. Is that type of ammunition which does
not have bullet used in film-making:
a. Dummy
b. Blank
c. Drill
d. Live
52. Is the type of cartridge with rim
diameter which is smaller than the
diameter of the body of the cartridge?
a. Belted type
b. Rebated
c. Rimless
d. Rimmed type
52. Is the type of cartridge with rim
diameter which is smaller than the
diameter of the body of the cartridge?
a. Belted type
b. Rebated
c. Rimless
d. Rimmed type
53. Is the type of cartridge in which is
the priming mixture is not found at the
cavity rim of the cartridge case?
a. Pin fire
b. Rimmed type
c. Center fire
d. Rim fire
53. Is the type of cartridge in which is
the priming mixture is not found at the
cavity rim of the cartridge case?
a. Pin fire
b. Rimmed type
c. Center fire
d. Rim fire
54. Is a type of cartridge which has a
protruding metal around its body near the
rim usually used for high power arms?
a. Belted type
b. Rim fire
c. Rebated type
d. Center fire
54. Is a type of cartridge which has a
protruding metal around its body near the
rim usually used for high power arms?
a. Belted type
b. Rim fire
c. Rebated type
d. Center fire
55. A 12 gauge shotgun has an equivalent
diameter of:
a. .730”
b. .729”
c. .726”
d. .724”
diameter of:
a. .730”
b. .729”
c. .726”
d. .724”
56. Is a pointed, flat base bullet with a
gilding metal jacket used for light
vehicle?
a. Tracer bullet
b. Fragmentary bullet
c. Armor piercing bullet
d. Incendiary bullet
56. Is a pointed, flat base bullet with a
gilding metal jacket used for light
vehicle?
a. Tracer bullet
b. Fragmentary bullet
c. Armor piercing bullet
57. Is a metallic or non-metallic
cylindrical ball propelled by firearms?
a. Shots
b. Bullet
c. Casing
d. Shell
57. Is a metallic or non-metallic
cylindrical ball propelled by firearms?
a. Shots
b. Bullet
c. Casing
d. Shell
58. Shots consisting of a small lead ball
or pellets which are made by dropping with
the exemption of the very largest sizes
which are made by molding are known as:
a. Soft shots
b. Drop shots
c. Buck shots
d. Chilled shots
58. Shots consisting of a small lead ball
or pellets which are made by dropping with
the exemption of the very largest sizes
which are made by molding are known as:
a. Soft shots
b. Drop shots
c. Buck shots
d. Chilled shots
59. Is a type of a bullet which when fired
emits a bright flame from their base,
thereby shoeing the gunner the path as
well as the striking point of the bullet?
a. Armor piercing bullet
b. Jacketed bullet
c. Tracer bullet
59. Is a type of a bullet which when fired
emits a bright flame from their base,
thereby shoeing the gunner the path as
well as the striking point of the bullet?
b. Jacketed bullet
c. Tracer bullet
60. A bullet covered with thick coating of
a copper alloy to prevent leading is known
as:
a. plated bullet
b. jacketed bullet
c. metal case bullet
d. metal point bullet
60. A bullet covered with thick coating of
a copper alloy to prevent leading is known
as:
a. plated bullet
b. jacketed bullet
c. metal case bullet
d. metal point bullet
61. Unit of the bore instrument in a shot
gun determined by the number of solid lead
ball of the bore diameter obtainable to
pound a lead.
a. Caliper
b. Gauge
c. Rifling
d. Bore diameter
61. Unit of the bore instrument in a shot
gun determined by the number of solid lead
ball of the bore diameter obtainable to
pound a lead.
a. Caliper
b. Gauge
c. Rifling
d. Bore diameter
62. Is a metallic or non-metallic cylinder
container which serves as the projector
for the propellant against moisture?
a. Bullet
b. Primer
c. Cartridge case
d. Paper disc
62. Is a metallic or non-metallic cylinder
container which serves as the projector
for the propellant against moisture?
a. Bullet
b. Primer
c. Cartridge case
d. Paper disc
63. Is that of a primer which serves as a
protector for the priming mixture not to
be easily be penetrated by moisture?
a. Paper disc
b. Primer cup
c. Anvil
d. Flash hole
63. Is that of a primer which serves as a
protector for the priming mixture not to
be easily be penetrated by moisture?
a. Paper disc
b. Primer cup
c. Anvil
d. Flash hole
64. Is that part of a cartridge case which
characterize by a cylindrical grooves that
prevents the bullet from being push down
to the cartridge?
A. Crimp
B. Neck
C. Shoulder
D. Cannelure
64. Is that part of a cartridge case which
characterize by a cylindrical grooves that
prevents the bullet from being push down
to the cartridge?
A. Crimp
B. Neck
C. Shoulder
D. Cannelure
65. That part of the cartridge case which
is pressed towards the bullet which serves
to prevent the bullet from being loss from
the cartridge case?
a. Cannelure
b. Shoulder
c. Crimp
d. Neck
65. That part of the cartridge case which
is pressed towards the bullet which serves
to prevent the bullet from being loss from
the cartridge case?
a. Cannelure
b. Shoulder
c. Crimp
d. Neck
66. The caliber of a bullet is measured
through?
a. Two opposite lands
b. Measuring the base diameter
c. Using caliper
d. Using a micrometer
66. The caliber of a bullet is measured
through?
a. Two opposite lands
b. Measuring the base diameter
c. Using caliper
d. Using a micrometer
67. Primer are used for igniting the
propellant charge by means of a blow from
the firing pin on the primer cup producing
flames that passes through the:
a. Anvil
b. Paper disc
c. Vent/ flash hole
d. Bore
67. Primer are used for igniting the
propellant charge by means of a blow from
the firing pin on the primer cup producing
flames that passes through the:
a. Anvil
b. Paper disc
c. Vent/ flash hole
d. Bore
68. The term used to indicate the bore
dimeter of a firearm measured from two
opposite land:
a. Rifling
b. Mean diameter
c. Caliber
d. Pitch of rifling
68. The term used to indicate the bore
dimeter of a firearm measured from two
opposite land:
a. Rifling
b. Mean diameter
c. Caliber
d. Pitch of rifling
69. Is the part of the cartridge case
which holds the primer securely in a
central position and providing a solid
support for the primer anvil?
a. Flash hole
b. Primer pocket
c. Paper disc
d. Cannelure
69. Is the part of the cartridge case
which holds the primer securely in a
central position and providing a solid
support for the primer anvil?
a. Flash hole
b. Primer pocket
c. Paper disc
d. Cannelure
70. Is fixed point on a primer against
which the priming mixture is compressed
and thereby detonated by action of the
firing pin.
a. Vent/flash hole
b. Paper disc
c. Anvil
d. Primer
70. Is fixed point on a primer against
which the priming mixture is compressed
and thereby detonated by action of the
firing pin.
a. Vent/flash hole
b. Paper disc
c. Anvil
d. Primer
71. The basis of cartridge case
identification as to have been discharged
to a particular firearm is:
a. lands and grooves marking
b. firing pin marks and breech
c. magazine and chamber marks
d. extractor and ejector mark face marks
71. The basis of cartridge case
identification as to have been discharged
to a particular firearm is:
a. lands and grooves marking
b. firing pin marks and breech
c. magazine and chamber marks
d. extractor and ejector mark face marks
72. a fired bullet with six lands and
grooves twisted to the right is fired from
the barrel of a firearm with identical
class characteristics as that of:
a. browning
b. smith and Wesson
c. colt
d. steyer
72. a fired bullet with six lands and
grooves twisted to the right is fired from
the barrel of a firearm with identical
class characteristics as that of:
a. browning
b. smith and Wesson
c. colt
d. steyer
73. a fired bullet extracted from the body
of the victim is marked at the:
a. base
b. ogive
c. nose
d. all of these
73. a fired bullet extracted from the body
of the victim is marked at the:
a. base
b. ogive
c. nose
d. all of these
74. a fired cartridge case is marked on
the ________ for the purpose of
identification?
a. Inside or outside near mouth
b. Head of the shell
c. Body
d. A and c
74. a fired cartridge case is marked on
the ________ for the purpose of
identification?
a. Inside or outside near mouth
b. Head of the shell
c. Body
d. A and c
75. A shaving mark on a bullet is due to:
a. Poor alignment of the cylinder to the
bore of the barrel
b. Oversized barrel
c. Oily barrel
d. Delayed combustion
75. A shaving mark on a bullet is due to:
a. Poor alignment of the cylinder to the
bore of the barrel
b. Oversized barrel
c. Oily barrel
d. Delayed combustion
76. It is measure of the twisting of the
rifling or the distance advance by it in
360
a. Once complete turn
b. Direction of the twist
c. 260
d. Pitch of rifling
76. It is measure of the twisting of the
rifling or the distance advance by it in
360
a. Once complete turn
b. Direction of the twist
c. 260
d. Pitch of rifling
77. A firearm with a class characteristic
of five lands and grooves right hand twist
and equal lands and grooves.
a. Colt
b. Browning
c. Steyer
d. Smith and Wesson
77. A firearm with a class characteristic
of five lands and grooves right hand twist
and equal lands and grooves.
a. Colt
b. Browning
c. Steyer
d. Smith and Wesson
78. It refers to the characteristics of a
firearm which are determinable even before
the manufacture of the firearm?
b. Repetitive mark
c. Individual characteristics
d. Accidental mark
78. It refers to the characteristics of a
firearm which are determinable even before
the manufacture of the firearm?
b. Repetitive mark
d. Accidental mark
79. Is a type of mark found on the bullets
fired to a revolver which is located more
or less at the interior portion of the
bullet due to its forward movement to the
chamber and before it initially rotates?
a. Stripping marks
b. Shaving marks
c. Slippage marks
d. Skid marks
79. Is a type of mark found on the bullets
fired to a revolver which is located more
or less at the interior portion of the
bullet due to its forward movement to the
chamber and before it initially rotates?
a. Stripping marks
b. Shaving marks
c. Slippage marks
d. Skid marks
80. Marks are generally found on the
bullet through a loose-fit and where the
rifling is already badly worn out.
a. Shearing marks
b. Shaving marks
c. Stripping marks
d. Slippage marks
80. Marks are generally found on the
bullet through a loose-fit and where the
rifling is already badly worn out.
a. Shearing marks
b. Shaving marks
c. Stripping marks
d. Slippage marks
81. Is a condition in which two bullets or
shells are examined and compared under the
comparison microscope at the same time,
level and direction and magnification and
same image?
a. Pseudo match
b. False match
c. Juxtaposition
d. Sodo match
81. Is a condition in which two bullets or
shells are examined and compared under the
comparison microscope at the same time,
level and direction and magnification and
same image?
a. Pseudo match
b. False match
c. Juxtaposition
d. Sodo match
82. Is the process of obtaining a
magnified photograph of a small object
done by attaching a camera to the ocular
of a compound microscope?
a. Photomacrography
b. Microphotography
c. Photomicrography
d. Macrophotography
82. Is the process of obtaining a
magnified photograph of a small object
done by attaching a camera to the ocular
of a compound microscope?
a. Photomacrography
b. Microphotography
c. Photomicrography
d. Macrophotography
83. A revolver to be tested and used in
evidence should be picked up by:
a. Inserting a rod or a bar at the bore
of the bore of the fire arm
b. Grasping the handle with a
handkerchief
c. Grasping the barrel with clean cloth
d. Inserting a wire or straw through the
trigger guard
83. A revolver to be tested and used in
evidence should be picked up by:
a. Inserting a rod or a bar at the bore
of the bore of the fire arm
b. Grasping the handle with a
handkerchief
c. Grasping the barrel with clean cloth
d. Inserting a wire or straw through the
trigger guard
84. The term muzzle velocity refers most
accurately to the:
a. Acceleration of the projectile in
flight
b. Speed at which the bullet in flight
c. Average speed of the bullet in flight
d. Rate of expansion of the grooves in
the muzzle
84. The term muzzle velocity refers most
accurately to the:
a. Acceleration of the projectile in
flight
c. Average speed b. Speed at which the
bullet in flight
of the bullet in flight
d. Rate of expansion of the grooves in
the muzzle
85. Are small grove, channels or ridge on
the surface of the bullet due to the tool
marks or other irregularities in the
interior surface of the bore?
a. Land marks
b. Striation
c. Groove marks
d. Accidental marks
85. Are small grove, channels or ridge on
the surface of the bullet due to the tool
marks or other irregularities in the
interior surface of the bore?
a. Land marks
b. Striation
c. Groove marks
d. Accidental marks
86. Is an instrument used in determining
the caliber of the bullet by getting a
equivalent weight?
a. Caliper
b. Torsion balance
c. Micro meter
d. Flat-form balance
86. Is an instrument used in determining
the caliber of the bullet by getting a
equivalent weight?
a. Caliper
b. Torsion balance
c. Micro meter
d. Flat-form balance
87. Is a type of a powder used in modern
cartridges being powerful?
a. Corrosive
b. Black
c. non-corrosive
d. smoke less
87. Is a type of a powder used in modern
cartridges being powerful?
a. Corrosive
b. Black
c. non-corrosive
d. smoke less
88. An instrument used to measure the
velocity of the bullet?
a. Caliper
b. Chronograph
c. Helixometer
d. Micrometer
88. An instrument used to measure the
velocity of the bullet?
a. Caliper
b. Chronograph
c. Helixometer
d. Micrometer
89. An optical instrument used or designed
to make simultaneous comparison of two
specimens?
a. Comparison microscope
b. Micrometer
c. Chronograph
d. Shadowgraph
89. An optical instrument used or designed
to make simultaneous comparison of two
specimens?
a. Comparison microscope
b. Micrometer
c. Chronograph
d. Shadowgraph
90. The importance of individual marks
left on a bullet by a gun barrel is that
it is useful in directly identifying the:
a. Bullet which caused the fatal wound
b. Person who fired a particular firearm
c. Gun from which a bullet was fired
d. possible direction of the shot
90. The importance of individual marks
left on a bullet by a gun barrel is that
it is useful in directly identifying the:
a. Bullet which caused the fatal wound
b. Person who fired a particular firearm
d. possible direction of the shot
91. when the “draws” of the revolver is
completed the index finger should?
a. Touch the outside of the trigger guard
b. Grasp the stock
c. Be straighten along the barrel
d. Be inside the trigger guard
91. when the “draws” of the revolver is
completed the index finger should?
a. Touch the outside of the trigger guard
b. Grasp the stock
c. Be straighten along the barrel
d. Be inside the trigger guard
92. What is the secret of good shooting
form?
a. Relaxed and natural position
b. Keeping the thumb along the hammer
c. Proper sighting of the target
d. Firing slowly and carefully
92. What is the secret of good shooting
form?
a. Relaxed and natural position
b. Keeping the thumb along the hammer
c. Proper sighting of the target
d. Firing slowly and carefully
93. A type of the bullet made in order to
inflict greater damage used by India.
(expanding bullet)
a. Dum-dum
b. Armor piercing
c. Incendiary
d. Explosive
93. A type of the bullet made in order to
inflict greater damage used by India.
(expanding bullet)
a. Dum-dum
b. Armor piercing
c. Incendiary
d. Explosive
94. European made firearm are usually
referred in millimeter in determining
calibers, when you talk of 9mm you are
referring to?
a. .38 cal
b. .357 cal
c. .45 cal
d. .30 cal
94. European made firearm are usually
referred in millimeter in determining
calibers, when you talk of 9mm you are
referring to?
a. .38 cal
b. .357 cal
c. .45 cal
d. .30 cal
95. Fire arms include muskets, carbine
shotgun etc. as mention in ________ of the
revised administrative code.
a. Sec. 788
b. Sec. 787
c. Sec. 878
d. Sec. 877
95. Fire arms include muskets, carbine
shotgun etc. as mention in ________ of the
revised administrative code.
a. Sec. 788
b. Sec. 787
c. Sec. 878
d. Sec. 877
96. In case that cartridge cases are found
at the scene of firing it only means that
_____ firearm was used.
a. Berdan
b. Automatic
c. Bold action
d. Double action
96. In case that cartridge cases are found
at the scene of firing it only means that
_____ firearm was used.
a. Berdan
b. Automatic
c. Bold action
d. Double action
97. Type of primer consisting of two flash
hole or vent.
a. Berdan
b. Boxer
c. Battery
d. None
97. Type of primer consisting of two flash
hole or vent.
a. Berdan
b. Boxer
c. Battery
d. None
98. A metallic or non-metallic cylindrical
ball propel from a firearm.
a. Bullet
b. Slug
c. Projectile
d. All of these
98. A metallic or non-metallic cylindrical
ball propel from a firearm.
a. Bullet
b. Slug
c. Projectile
d. All of these
99. Instrument used in obtaining test
bullet:
a. Caliper
b. Bullet comparison microscope
c. Bullet recovery box
d. Water tank
99. Instrument used in obtaining test
bullet:
a. Caliper
b. Bullet comparison microscope
c. Bullet recovery box
d. Water tank
100. This type of rifling has six
grooves, right hand twist, narrow lands
and broader grooves (6R G2X).
a. Colt type
b. Webley type
c. Army type
d. Browning type
100. This type of rifling has six
grooves, right hand twist, narrow lands
and broader grooves (6R G2X).
a. Colt type
b. Webley type
c. Army type
d. Browning type
CRIMINALISTICS
Set 2
By
1. A smith and Wesson type of firearm has
a class characteristic of.
a. Four land, four grooves right twist
b. Even lands, seven grooves right twist
c. Six lands, six groove left twist
d. Five lands, five grooves right twist
1. A smith and Wesson type of firearm has
a class characteristic of.
a. Four land, four grooves right twist
b. Even lands, seven grooves right twist
c. Six lands, six groove left twist
d. Five lands, five grooves right twist
2. In the campaign against the fanatical
natives of the north-west frontier of India
at the close of the last century of English
Army, they invented a kind of bullet which
were called DUM-DUM or otherwise expanding
bullets, they are:
a. Boat tail bullet
b. Incendiary bullet
c. Soft point and hallow point bullet
d. Sharp pointed military bullet
2. In the campaign against the fanatical
natives of the north-west frontier of India
at the close of the last century of English
Army, they invented a kind of bullet which
were called DUM-DUM or otherwise expanding
bullets, they are:
a. Boat tail bullet
b. Incendiary bullet
c. Soft point and hallow point bullet
d. Sharp pointed military bullet
3. To impose a motion of rotation to
bullet during its passage inside the barrel
to insure gyroscopic stability in its
flight is called:
a. Range
b. Gauge
c. Riflings
d. Center fire
3. To impose a motion of rotation to
bullet during its passage inside the barrel
to insure gyroscopic stability in its
flight is called:
a. Range
b. Gauge
c. Riflings
d. Center fire
4. Most commonly these marks are found on
the bullet fired from revolver due to pour
alignment of cylinder with bore:
a. Shaving marks
b. Pivot marks
c. Skid marks
d. Land marks
4. Most commonly these marks are found on
the bullet fired from revolver due to pour
alignment of cylinder with bore:
a. Shaving marks
b. Pivot marks
c. Skid marks
d. Land marks
5. the inventor if gunpowder is credited to:
a. James Forsythe
b. Philip O. Gravelle
c. Van Amberg
d. Berthold Scwartz
5. the inventor if gunpowder is credited to:
a. James Forsythe
b. Philip O. Gravelle
c. Van Amberg
d. Berthold Scwartz
6. The equipment in Forensic Ballistics
that measure the pitch of rifling is:
a. Chronograph
b. Helixometer
c. Micrometer
d. Tape gauge
6. The equipment in Forensic Ballistics
that measure the pitch of rifling is:
a. Chronograph
b. Helixometer
c. Micrometer
d. Tape gauge
7. A magnified photograph of a small object
produced by connecting a camera with the
ocular of a compound microscope is:
a. Photomacrograph
b. Microphotograph
c. Photomicrograph
d. Photography
7. A magnified photograph of a small object
produced by connecting a camera with the
ocular of a compound microscope is:
a. Photomacrograph
b. Microphotograph
c. Photomicrograph
d. Photography
8. If a bullet is fired through a weapon in
which the lands have been drown out or
through a bore is slightly oversize or oily,
the mark is called:
a. Acid marks
b. Rifling marks
c. Shearing marks
d. Slippage marks
8. If a bullet is fired through a weapon in
which the lands have been drown out or
through a bore is slightly oversize or oily,
the mark is called:
a. Acid marks
b. Rifling marks
c. Shearing marks
d. Slippage marks
9. When two specimens are compared under
the comparison microscope at the same
direction, the same level, the same
magnification and the same image, they are
called:
a. Juxtaposition
b. Drag marks
c. Pseudomatch
d. Positively charge
9. When two specimens are compared under
the comparison microscope at the same
direction, the same level, the same
magnification and the same image, they are
called:
a. Juxtaposition
b. Drag marks
c. Pseudomatch
d. Positively charge
diameter: when referring to decimal of an
inch.
a. .739’’
b. .729’’
c. .728’’
d. 726’’
diameter: when referring to decimal of an
inch.
a. .739’’
b. .729’’
c. .728’’
d. 726’’
11. Rifling located inside the barrel of a
gun is a combination of:
a. Lands and grooves
b. Cannelures
c. Twist
d. Pitch
11. Rifling located inside the barrel of a
gun is a combination of:
a. Lands and grooves
b. Cannelures
c. Twist
d. Pitch
12. An investigator who recovered a fired
bullet from the crime scene will request
the ballistician to determine:
a. Owner of the firearm
b. Model of firearm
c. Calibre and type of the firearm
d. Manufacture
12. An investigator who recovered a fired
bullet from the crime scene will request
the ballistician to determine:
a. Owner of the firearm
b. Model of firearm
c. Calibre and type of the firearm
d. Manufacture
13. The marks left on a bullet by a gun
barrel are different from those left by any
other barrel. This fact is most useful in
directly identifying the:
a. Person who fired the particular gun
b. Direction from which a fire was fired
d. Bullet which caused a fatal wound
13. The marks left on a bullet by a gun
barrel are different from those left by any
other barrel. This fact is most useful in
directly identifying the:
a. Person who fired the particular gun
b. Direction from which a fire was fired
d. Bullet which caused a fatal wound
14. A law enforcement should fire his gun:
a. At no time
b. Only as a last resort
c. Primarily to stop quarrel
d. To impress upon citizen the need for
respect
14. A law enforcement should fire his gun:
a. At no time
b. Only as a last resort
c. Primarily to stop quarrel
d. To impress upon citizen the need for
respect
15. The term muzzle velocity refers
accurately to the;
a. Speed which the bullet leaves the
revolver
b. Rate expansion of the grooves in the
muzzle
d. Acceleration of the projectile in
flight
15. The term muzzle velocity refers
accurately to the;
a. Speed which the bullet leaves the
revolver
b. Rate expansion of the grooves in the
muzzle
d. Acceleration of the projectile in
flight
16. Riffling in the bore of small arms is
designed to;
a. Decrease the amount of recoil
b. Increase the speed of the bullet
c. Prevent the bullet from turning over in
the air
d. Mark the bullet for purpose of
identification
e. B and C
16. Riffling in the bore of small arms is
designed to;
a. Decrease the amount of recoil
b. Increase the speed of the bullet
c. Prevent the bullet from turning over in
the air
d. Mark the bullet for purpose of
identification
e. B and C
17. A homicide was by a shotgun, all parts
of he exploded shell have been recovered by
the investigator of a crime, in order to
identify the shell of the gun that fired,
the laboratory should be given;
a. The shot shell only
b. The cap and the wads.
c. The cap and the pellets
d. The caps the wads the pellets
17. A homicide was by a shotgun, all parts
of he exploded shell have been recovered by
the investigator of a crime, in order to
identify the shell of the gun that fired,
the laboratory should be given;
a. The shot shell only
b. The cap and the wads.
c. The cap and the pellets
d. The caps the wads the pellets
18. Paraffin test is used to;
a. Select whether a witness is telling the
truth
b. Discover whether the diseased person
was poisoned
c. Estimate the approximate time of death
of the diseased
d. Determine whether a suspect has fired a
gun recently
18. Paraffin test is used to;
a. Select whether a witness is telling the
truth
b. Discover whether the diseased person
was poisoned
c. Estimate the approximate time of death
of the diseased
d. Determine whether a suspect has fired a
gun recently
19. The pitch or rate of twisted in the
riffling of the pistol or riffled barrel is
called;
a. Land
b. Grooves
c. Lead
d. One complete turn of the bullet inside
the bore
19. The pitch or rate of twisted in the
riffling of the pistol or riffled barrel is
called;
a. Land
b. Grooves
c. Lead
d. One complete turn of the bullet inside
the bore
20. The maximum distance from the muzzle at
which a firearm discharge will usually
produce detectable powder pattern on a
target is about;
a. 6 to 10 inches
b. 6 to 10 feet
c. 1 to 10 yard
d. 6 to 10 meters’
20. The maximum distance from the muzzle at
which a firearm discharge will usually
produce detectable powder pattern on a
target is about;
a. 6 to 10 inches
b. 6 to 10 feet
c. 1 to 10 yard
d. 6 to 10 meters’
21. When automatic pistol was fired by a
criminal;
a. The sell is rarely found at the crime
scene
b. The cartridge case in most cases will
be found in the crime or (crime scene)
c. The empty shell remains within the
chamber
d. The cartridge case is usually dispose
by the perpetrator
21. When automatic pistol was fired by a
criminal;
a. The sell is rarely found at the crime
scene
b. The cartridge case in most cases will
be found in the crime or (crime scene)
c. The empty shell remains within the
chamber
d. The cartridge case is usually dispose
by the perpetrator
22. The term ‘’Magnum’’ originated in;
a. United states
b. France
c. England
d. Italy
22. The term ‘’Magnum’’ originated in;
a. United states
b. France
c. England
d. Italy
23. The chemical eating away of the bore of
an arm due to rusting or the action of
salts deposited from the cap of gun powder
is
a. Pressure
b. Extractor
c. Corrosion
d. Priming composition
23. The chemical eating away of the bore of
an arm due to rusting or the action of
salts deposited from the cap of gun powder
is
a. Pressure
b. Extractor
c. Corrosion
d. Priming composition
24. The chemical wear and tears of the bore
of an arm due to sliding friction when a
bullet passes through is;
a. Ejector
b. Single Action
c. Erosion
d. Potassium nitrate
24. The chemical wear and tears of the bore
of an arm due to sliding friction when a
bullet passes through is;
a. Ejector
b. Single Action
c. Erosion
d. Potassium nitrate
25. During the seven years of radical
agitation that followed the arrest of these
men, it was apparently forgotten that they
have been seized on specific charge of
murdering one parameter, a paymaster and his
guard Berardeli forensic ballistic sprange
into national prominence during this last
phase of;
a. Brownell Case
b. Sacco- Vanzetti Case
c. Weber case
d. Mitchell case
25. During the seven years of radical
agitation that followed the arrest of these
men, it was apparently forgotten that they
have been seized on specific charge of
murdering one parameter, a paymaster and his
guard Berardeli forensic ballistic sprange
into national prominence during this last
phase of;
a. Brownell Case
b. Sacco- Vanzetti Case
c. Weber case
d. Mitchell case
26. He is the doctor of Medicine in medical
corps in first word war who had translated
to the ordinance corps and consider the
father of modern ballistics
a. Maj. Calvin M. Goddard.
b. Lieutenat Van Amberg
c. Capt. Edward C. Crossman
d. Philip O. Gravelle
26. He is the doctor of Medicine in medical
corps in first word war who had translated
to the ordinance corps and consider the
father of modern ballistics
a. Maj. Calvin M. Goddard.
b. Lieutenat Van Amberg
c. Capt. Edward C. Crossman
d. Philip O. Gravelle
27. A knurled ring or serrated groove
around the body of the bullet which
contains lubricant in order to minimized
friction during the passage of the bullet
inside the bore is;
a. Cannelure
b. Plated bullet
c. Jacketed bullet
d. Wad cutter bullet
27. A knurled ring or serrated groove
around the body of the bullet which
contains lubricant in order to minimized
friction during the passage of the bullet
inside the bore is;
a. Cannelure
b. Plated bullet
c. Jacketed bullet
d. Wad cutter bullet
28. The bouncing off or deflect of bullet
its original trajectory is;
a. Range
b. Recoil
c. Key hole shot
d. Ricochet
28. The bouncing off or deflect of bullet
its original trajectory is;
a. Range
b. Recoil
c. Key hole shot
d. Ricochet
29. Occurs when a cartridge fails to explode
on time or there is a delayed due to faulty
functioning of the primer or faulty ignition
of the propellant is.
a. Hang Fire
b. Misfire
c. Recoil
d. Velocity
29. Occurs when a cartridge fails to explode
on time or there is a delayed due to faulty
functioning of the primer or faulty ignition
of the propellant is.
a. Hang Fire
b. Misfire
c. Recoil
d. Velocity
30. A type of weapon design to propel by
means of composed air is;
a. Spring Field
b. Marline riffle
c. Carbine
d. Air-Riffle
30. A type of weapon design to propel by
means of composed air is;
a. Spring Field
b. Marline riffle
c. Carbine
d. Air-Riffle
31. How many lead pellet does a 12 gauge
00 buckshot cartridge contains;
a. 12 Gauge
b. 24 Pellets
c. 6 Pellets
d. 9 Pellets
31. How many lead pellet does a 12 gauge
00 buckshot cartridge contains;
a. 12 Gauge
b. 24 Pellets
c. 6 Pellets
d. 9 Pellets
32. Here is a case, when to specimen
examined under the comparison microscope
and was erroneously drawn a conclusion and
actually no identify exist. This matching
is called;
a. Photomicropgraph
b. Striagraph
c. Pseusdomatch
d. Microphotograph
32. Here is a case, when to specimen
examined under the comparison microscope
and was erroneously drawn a conclusion and
actually no identify exist. This matching
is called;
a. Photomicropgraph
b. Striagraph
c. Pseusdomatch
d. Microphotograph
33. When the bullet enters the riffle bore
from a stationary position and is forced
and abruptly into the riffling its natural
tendency is to go straight forward before
encountering the regular rifling’s twist is
called;
a. Shaving Marks
b. Skid marks
d. Slippage marks
33. When the bullet enters the riffle bore
from a stationary position and is forced
and abruptly into the riffling its natural
tendency is to go straight forward before
encountering the regular rifling’s twist is
called;
a. Shaving Marks
b. Skid marks
d. Slippage marks
34. The steel block which closes the rear of
the bore against the force of the charge is;
a. Breechblock
b. Chamber
c. Bore
d. Breech-face
34. The steel block which closes the rear of
the bore against the force of the charge is;
a. Breechblock
b. Chamber
c. Bore
d. Breech-face
35. The type of bore found on sewed of
shotgun is usually a;
a. Rifled bore
b. Choke Bore
c. Full coke bore
d. Smooth bore
35. The type of bore found on sewed of
shotgun is usually a;
a. Rifled bore
b. Choke Bore
c. Full coke bore
d. Smooth bore
36. The science which deal with the motion
of projectiles and the condition governing
that motion:
a. Forensic Ballistic
b. Ballistic
c. Firearm Identification
d. Forensic
36. The science which deal with the motion
of projectiles and the condition governing
that motion:
a. Forensic Ballistic
b. Ballistic
c. Firearm Identification
d. Forensic
37. The science which deal the
identification of firearms through the
ammunition fired through the;
A. Forensic Ballistic
B. Ballistics
C. Firearm Identification
D. A and B
E. A and C
F. None of the above
37. The science which deal the
identification of firearms through the
ammunition fired through the;
A. Forensic Ballistic
B. Ballistics
C. Firearm Identification
D. A and B
E. A and C
F. None of the above
38. What are the three branches of
ballistic:
a. Forensic ballistics, Inferior
ballistics and exterior ballistics
b. Interior ballistics, Exterior
ballistics and terminal ballistics
c. Exterior ballistics, Terminal
ballistics and Forensic ballistics
d. Terminal Ballistics, forensic
ballistics and interior ballistics
38. What are the three branches of
ballistic:
a. Forensic ballistics, Inferior
ballistics and exterior ballistics
b. Interior ballistics, Exterior
ballistics and terminal ballistics
c. Exterior ballistics, Terminal
ballistics and Forensic ballistics
d. Terminal Ballistics, forensic
ballistics and interior ballistics
39. The science of a motion to projectile
while still inside the gun barrel
39. The science of a motion to projectile
while still inside the gun barrel
40. The science of motion of the projectile
after leaving the muzzle of the frearm;
d. Germinal ballistics
40. The science of motion of the projectile
after leaving the muzzle of the frearm;
d. Germinal ballistics
41. The study of the effect of the impact of
the bullet to the target;
d. terminal ballistics
41. The study of the effect of the impact of
the bullet to the target;
d. terminal ballistics
42. It is an instrument use for the
propulsion of projectile by means of the
expensive force of gases coming from the
burning gun powder;
a. Hand arms
b. Small arms
c. Ballien
d. Firearm
42. It is an instrument use for the
propulsion of projectile by means of the
expensive force of gases coming from the
burning gun powder;
a. Hand arms
b. Small arms
c. Ballien
d. Firearm
43. A complete unfired unit round
consisting a bullet, cartridge case, gun
powder and primer;
a. Ammunition
b. Cartridges
c. Cartridge
d. Short shell
43. A complete unfired unit round
consisting a bullet, cartridge case, gun
powder and primer;
a. Ammunition
b. Cartridges
c. Cartridge
d. Short shell
44. Where can you find the legal definition
of firearm and ammunition;
a. Chapter VII, Se. 290 of National
Internal Revenue code?
b. Sec. 877 Of the revised administrative
code
c. A And B
d. R.A 8264
e. None of the above
f. All of the above
44. Where can you find the legal definition
of firearm and ammunition;
a. Chapter VII, Se. 290 of National
Internal Revenue code?
b. Sec. 877 Of the revised administrative
code
c. A And B
d. R.A 8264
f. All of the above
45. A gigantic bow or catapult used to
throw missiles and large objects such as
stone to deter animals or enemy forces
a. Ballistics
b. Ballo
c. Ballien
d. Ballista
45. A gigantic bow or catapult used to
throw missiles and large objects such as
stone to deter animals or enemy forces
a. Ballistics
b. Ballo
c. Ballien
d. Ballista
46. A latin word which means market place
where people gather for public discussion
a. Ballien
b. Ballista
c. Forum
d. Cartouche
46. A latin word which means market place
where people gather for public discussion
a. Ballien
b. Ballista
c. Forum
d. Cartouche
47. A French word which means roll of
paper;
a. Charta
b. Charge
c. Cartouche
d. A and C
47. A French word which means roll of
paper;
a. Charta
b. Charge
c. Cartouche
d. A and C
48. The projectile propelled through the
barrel of a firearm by means of the
expansive force of gasses coming from
burning gunpowder;
a. Bullet
b. Slug
c. Shot
d. All f the above
e. None of the above’
48. The projectile propelled through the
barrel of a firearm by means of the
expansive force of gasses coming from
burning gunpowder;
a. Bullet
b. Slug
c. Shot
d. All f the above
e. None of the above’
49. The tubular metallic container for
gunpowder, primer and bullet
a. Shell
b. Slug
c. Cartridge case
d. All of the above
49. The tubular metallic container for
gunpowder, primer and bullet
a. Shell
b. Slug
c. Cartridge case
d. All of the above
50. The powder charge which when ignited by
the primer flash is converted to heated gas
under high pressure and propels the bullet
through the barrel and to the target
a. Primer
b. Chemical Mixture
c. Gunpowder
d. Priming Mixture
50. The powder charge which when ignited by
the primer flash is converted to heated gas
under high pressure and propels the bullet
through the barrel and to the target
a. Primer
b. Chemical Mixture
c. Gunpowder
d. Priming Mixture
51. Another term for gun powder.
a. Propellant powder
b. Chemical mixture
c. Powder charge
d. A and c
51. Another term for gun powder.
a. Propellant powder
b. Chemical mixture
c. Powder charge
d. A and c
52. The metal cup containing the highly
sensitive priming mixture of chemical
compound which when hit or struck by the
firing pin would ignite.
a. Explosion
b. Primer
c. Gunpowder
d. Cartridge case
52. The metal cup containing the highly
sensitive priming mixture of chemical
compound which when hit or struck by the
firing pin would ignite.
a. Explosion
b. Primer
c. Gunpowder
d. Cartridge case
53. what do you call the action involve in
the ignition of the priming mixture when
struck by the firing pin?
a. Explosion
b. Detonation
c. Percussion
53. what do you call the action involve in
the ignition of the priming mixture when
struck by the firing pin?
a. Explosion
b. Detonation
c. Percussion
54. A kind of firearm that contain rifling
inside the gun barrel.
a. Rifling
b. Rifled bore firearm
c. Smooth bore firearm
d. Rifle
54. A kind of firearm that contain rifling
inside the gun barrel.
a. Rifling
b. Rifled bore firearm
d. Rifle
55. A firearm that propel projectiles more
than one inch in diameter.
a. Artillery
b. Small arms
c. Machine gun
d. Shoulder arm
55. A firearm that propel projectiles more
than one inch in diameter.
a. Artillery
b. Small arms
c. Machine gun
d. Shoulder arm
56. It’s a mixture of substances which upon
suitable ignition releases a large amount
of chemical energy at high and controllable
rate.
a. Priming mixture
b. Primer
c. Gunpowder
d. Chemical mixture
56. It’s a mixture of substances which upon
suitable ignition releases a large amount
of chemical energy at high and controllable
rate.
a. Priming mixture
b. Primer
c. Gunpowder
d. Chemical mixture
57. A firearm that has no rifling, from the
breech end to the muzzle end of the gun
barrel.
a. Shoulder arm
b. Rifled
d. Rifled bore firearm
57. A firearm that has no rifling, from the
breech end to the muzzle end of the gun
barrel.
a. Shoulder arm
b. Rifled
d. Rifled bore firearm
58. Small arm is a type of firearm that
propel projectiles.
58. Small arm is a type of firearm that
propel projectiles.
59. These firearms that are designed or
intended to fired using one hand.
a. Hand arms
b. Shoulder arms
c. Machine gun
d. Small arms
59. These firearms that are designed or
intended to fired using one hand.
a. Hand arms
b. Shoulder arms
c. Machine gun
d. Small arms
60. These are firearms that are normally
fired from the shoulder.
a. Hand arms
b. Shoulder arm
c. Machinegun
d. Small arms
60. These are firearms that are normally
fired from the shoulder.
a. Hand arms
b. Shoulder arm
c. Machinegun
d. Small arms
61. A type of firearm which fires or is
design to fire automatically or semi-
automatic, more than one shot without
manual reloading by a single press of the
finger.
a. Handgun
b. Semi-automatic pistol
c. Pistol
d. Machine gun
61. A type of firearm which fires or is
design to fire automatically or semi-
automatic, more than one shot without
manual reloading by a single press of the
finger.
a. Handgun
b. Semi-automatic pistol
c. Pistol
d. Machine gun
62. its mechanical operation of firearm
where the hummer must be manually cocked
before firing, the trigger performs single
function of releasing the hummer to fire
the gun.
a. Single action
b. Double action
c. Single action semi-automatic
d. A and c
62. its mechanical operation of firearm
where the hummer must be manually cocked
before firing, the trigger performs single
function of releasing the hummer to fire
the gun.
a. Single action
b. Double action
d. A and c
63. A firearm that can be fired without
first cocking the hummer, the trigger
performs two function of cocking and
releasing the hummer.
a. Single action
b. Double action
d. Automatic
63. A firearm that can be fired without
first cocking the hummer, the trigger
performs two function of cocking and
releasing the hummer.
a. Single action
b. Double action
d. Automatic
64. An automatic or semi-automatic firearm
with a locked breech that uses a small
amount of the expanding gasses created by
the burning powder charge to cycle the
action.
a. Gas operated
b. Recoil operated
c. Blowback
64. An automatic or semi-automatic firearm
with a locked breech that uses a small
amount of the expanding gasses created by
the burning powder charge to cycle the
action.
a. Gas operated
b. Recoil operated
c. Blowback
65. A semi-automatic or automatic system
which the breech is not locked during
firing but held closed only by the recoil
spring and the weight of the bolt.
a. Gas operated
b. Recoil operated
c. Blowback
65. A semi-automatic or automatic system
which the breech is not locked during
firing but held closed only by the recoil
spring and the weight of the bolt.
a. Gas operated
b. Recoil operated
c. Blowback
66. A locked breech semi-automatic or
automatic system firearms using a portion
of the recoil energy to cycle the action.
a. Gas operated
b. Recoil operated
c. Blowback
66. A locked breech semi-automatic or
automatic system firearms using a portion
of the recoil energy to cycle the action.
a. Gas operated
b. Recoil operated
c. Blowback
67. Technically, a firearm that chambers
and fires rounds continuously as its
trigger is held down.
a. Machine pistol
b. Machine gun
c. Automatic
d. Semi-automatic
67. Technically, a firearm that chambers
and fires rounds continuously as its
trigger is held down.
a. Machine pistol
b. Machine gun
c. Automatic
d. Semi-automatic
68. A repeating firearm that uses some of
the energy generated upon firing to eject
the empty shell and chamber a fresh round.
Only one shot is fired each time the
trigger is pulled may also be called self-
loaders or auto loaders.
a. Machine pistol
b. Machine gun
c. Automatic
d. Semi-automatic
68. A repeating firearm that uses some of
the energy generated upon firing to eject
the empty shell and chamber a fresh round.
Only one shot is fired each time the
trigger is pulled may also be called self-
loaders or auto loaders.
a. Machine pistol
b. Machine gun
c. Automatic
d. Semi-automatic
69. Any weapon designed or intended to be
operated from the shoulder and uses the
energy of the explosive in a fixed metallic
cartridge to fire only a single projectile
through a rifled bore for each of the
trigger. It is designed for target at a
longer distance.
a. Rifle
b. Musket
c. Carbine
d. Shotgun no longer than22 inches, it
fires
69. Any weapon designed or intended to be
operated from the shoulder and uses the
energy of the explosive in a fixed metallic
cartridge to fire only a single projectile
through a rifled bore for each of the
trigger. It is designed for target at a
longer distance.
a. Rifle
b. Musket
c. Carbine
d. Shotgun no longer than22 inches, it
fires
70. An ancient smooth bore and muzzle
loading military shoulder arm designed to
fire a single round lead ball.
a. Rifle
b. Musket
c. Carbine
d. Shotgun
70. An ancient smooth bore and muzzle
loading military shoulder arm designed to
fire a single round lead ball.
a. Rifle
b. Musket
c. Carbine
d. Shotgun
71. A short barrel rifle with its barrel
measuring not longer than 22 inches. It
fires a single projectile through a rifled-
bore, either semi-automatic or full
automatic, for every press of the trigger.
a. Rifle
b. Musket
c. Carbine
d. Shotgun
71. A short barrel rifle with its barrel
measuring not longer than 22 inches. It
fires a single projectile through a rifled-
bore, either semi-automatic or full
automatic, for every press of the trigger.
a. Rifle
b. Musket
c. Carbine
d. Shotgun
72. A smooth bore and breech loading
shoulder arm designed to fire a number of
lead pellets or shot in one charge.
a. Rifle
b. Musket
c. Carbine
d. Shotgun
72. A smooth bore and breech loading
shoulder arm designed to fire a number of
lead pellets or shot in one charge.
a. Rifle
b. Musket
c. Carbine
d. Shotgun
73. A short barrel hand arm designed to
fire a single projectile through a rifled
bore for every press of the trigger.
a. Cal. 38
b. Cal. 45
c. Revolver
d. Pistol
73. A short barrel hand arm designed to
fire a single projectile through a rifled
bore for every press of the trigger.
a. Cal. 38
b. Cal. 45
c. Revolver
d. Pistol
74. A hand firearm equipped with rotating
cylinder serving as magazine, successively
places a cartridge into position for
firing.
a. Cal. 38
b. Cal. 45
c. Revolver
d. Pistol
74. A hand firearm equipped with rotating
cylinder serving as magazine, successively
places a cartridge into position for
firing.
a. Cal. 38
b. Cal. 45
c. Revolver
d. Pistol
75. The three main component of pistol.
a. Frame, barrel, slide
b. Frame, barrel, cylinder
c. Frame, barrel, magazine
d. Frame, barrel, bolt
75. The three main component of pistol.
76. The three component of rifle.
76. The three component of rifle.
77. The three main component of revolver.
77. The three main component of revolver.
78. It is part of the barrel where the
bullets exits.
a. Muzzle
b. Breech end
c. Bore
d. Muzzle end
78. It is part of the barrel where the
bullets exits.
a. Muzzle
b. Breech end
c. Bore
d. Muzzle end
79. It is the rear end of the bore of
afire arm where the cartridge is seated.
a. Muzzle
b. Breech end
c. Bore
d. Muzzle end
79. It is the rear end of the bore of
afire arm where the cartridge is seated.
a. Muzzle
b. Breech end
c. Bore
d. Muzzle end
80. The first type of cartridge, commonly
attributed to Monsieur Le Fracheux of
Paris and no longer used.
a. Pin-fire cartridge
b. Rim-fire cartridge
c. Center-fire cartridge
80. The first type of cartridge, commonly
attributed to Monsieur Le Fracheux of
Paris and no longer used.
81. In this type of cartridge, priming
mixture is contained or located in a
cavity inside and around the rim of the
cartridge which is a very sensitive area.
81. In this type of cartridge, priming
mixture is contained or located in a
cavity inside and around the rim of the
cartridge which is a very sensitive area.
82. The priming mixture is contained in the
primer cup which is located on the central
rea of the base of the cartridge.
82. The priming mixture is contained in the
primer cup which is located on the central
rea of the base of the cartridge.
83. The two kinds of bullet according to
mechanical construction.
a. Lead bullet and ball
b. Lead bullet and jacketed bullet
c. Ball bullet and jacketed bullets
83. The two kinds of bullet according to
mechanical construction.
a. Lead bullet and ball
b. Lead bullet and jacketed bullet
c. Ball bullet and jacketed bullets
84. Bullet that are made of lead alloys of
this metal; lead, tin and antimony, which
is slightly harder than pure lead.
a. Lead bullets
b. Ball bullets
c. Jacketed bullets
d. Soft point bullets
84. Bullet that are made of lead alloys of
this metal; lead, tin and antimony, which
is slightly harder than pure lead.
a. Lead bullets
b. Ball bullets
c. Jacketed bullets
d. Soft point bullets
85. Bullets that made of a core of lead
covered by a jacket of harder material such
as gliding metal.
a. Lead bullets
b. Ball bullets
c. Jacketed bullets
d. Soft bullets
85. Bullets that made of a core of lead
covered by a jacket of harder material such
as gliding metal.
a. Lead bullets
b. Ball bullets
c. Jacketed bullets
d. Soft bullets
86. Those bullets that have soft cores
inside a jacketed and use against personnel
only.
a. Lead bullets
b. Ball bullets
c. Jacketed bullets
d. Soft bullets
86. Those bullets that have soft cores
inside a jacketed and use against personnel
only.
a. Lead bullets
b. Ball bullets
c. Jacketed bullets
d. Soft bullets
87. Bullets have hardened steel cores and
are fired at vehicles and other armored
targets in general.
a. Jacketed bullets
b. Armor piercing bullets
c. Tracer bullets
d. Incendiary bullets
87. Bullets have hardened steel cores and
are fired at vehicles and other armored
targets in general.
a. Jacketed bullets
b. Armor piercing bullets
c. Tracer bullets
d. Incendiary bullets
88. A bullets that contains a compound at
the base usually similar to barium nitrates
which is set on fire when the bullet is
projected. The flash of smoke from this
burning permits the flight of the bullet to
be seen.
b. Explosive bullet
c. Tracer bullet
88. A bullets that contains a compound at
the base usually similar to barium nitrates
which is set on fire when the bullet is
projected. The flash of smoke from this
burning permits the flight of the bullet to
be seen.
b. Explosive bullet
c. Tracer bullet
89. A type of bullet that contain a mixture,
such as phosphorus, that can be set on fire
by impact are used on targets that will
readily burn.
b. Explosive bullet
c. Tracer bullet
89. A type of bullet that contain a mixture,
such as phosphorus, that can be set on fire
by impact are used on targets that will
readily burn.
b. Explosive bullet
c. Tracer bullet
90. Kind of bullet that contain a high
charge of explosive. The use of this bullet
is usually limited to 20 mm and above.
b. Explosive bullet
c. Tracer bullet
90. Kind of bullet that contain a high
charge of explosive. The use of this bullet
is usually limited to 20 mm and above.
b. Explosive bullet
c. Tracer bullet
91. A cartridge that has a flange/rim at
the base which is larger than the diameter
of the body of the cartridge.
a. Rimmed
b. Semi-rimmed
c. Rebated
d. Rimless
91. A cartridge that has a flange/rim at
the base which is larger than the diameter
of the body of the cartridge.
a. Rimmed
b. Semi-rimmed
c. Rebated
d. Rimless
92. The diameter of the rim is the same as
the case body.
a. Rimmed
b. Semi-rimmed
c. Rimless
d. Belted
92. The diameter of the rim is the same as
the case body.
a. Rimmed
b. Semi-rimmed
c. Rimless
d. Belted
93. The cartridge ha an extractor flange
which is less than the diameter of the
cartridge body.
a. Semi-rimmed
b. Rimless
c. Rebated
d. Belted
93. The cartridge ha an extractor flange
which is less than the diameter of the
cartridge body.
a. Semi-rimmed
b. Rimless
c. Rebated
d. Belted
94. The diameter of the rim is slightly
larger than the diameter of the case body.
a. Semi-rimmed
b. Rimless
c. Rebated
d. Belted
94. The diameter of the rim is slightly
larger than the diameter of the case body.
a. Semi-rimmed
b. Rimless
c. Rebated
d. Belted
95. It has a pronounced raised belt
encircling the base of the cartridge, the
belt is for additional strength in high
pressure cartridge.
a. Semi-rimmed
b. Rimless
c. Rebated
d. Belted
95. It has a pronounced raised belt
encircling the base of the cartridge, the
belt is for additional strength in high
pressure cartridge.
a. Semi-rimmed
b. Rimless
c. Rebated
d. Belted
96. A type of cartridge case has a wide
where the case diameter is approximately
the same long its length.
a. Straight cased
b. Bottle-necked
c. Tapered case
d. Rimless
96. A type of cartridge case has a wide
where the case diameter is approximately
the same long its length.
a. Straight cased
b. Bottle-necked
c. Tapered case
d. Rimless
97. The cartridge case has a wide body and
is reduced just before the case mouth to
accommodate the bullet.
a. Straight case
b. Bottled-necked
c. Tapered case
d. Belted
97. The cartridge case has a wide body and
is reduced just before the case mouth to
accommodate the bullet.
a. Straight case
b. Bottled-necked
c. Tapered case
d. Belted
98. The wide base cartridge case is
gradually reduced in diameter along its
length.
a. Straight case
b. Bottle-necked
c. Tapered case
d. Belted
98. The wide base cartridge case is
gradually reduced in diameter along its
length.
a. Straight case
b. Bottle-necked
c. Tapered case
d. Belted
99. Classification of cartridge according
to shape.
a. Straight, tapered and bottle-necked
b. Bottle necked, tapered and belted
c. Rimmed, semi-rimmed, rimless and
rebated
d. Rimmed, semi-rimmed, rimless, rebated
and belted
99. Classification of cartridge according
to shape.
b. Bottle necked, tapered and belted
c. Rimmed, semi-rimmed, rimless and
rebated
and belted
100. Kinds of cartridge case according to
the configuration of its base.
b. Bottlenecked, tapered and belted
c. Rimmed, semi-rimmed, rimless and rebated
and belted
100. Kinds of cartridge case according to
the configuration of its base.
b. Bottlenecked, tapered and belted
c. Rimmed, semi-rimmed, rimless and rebated
and belted
CRIMINALISTICS
Set 3
By
1. The bore diameter of a gun barrel that
is measured from land to land.
a. Caliber
b. Muzzle point
c. Interior diameter
d. Circumference
1. The bore diameter of a gun barrel that
is measured from land to land.
a. Caliber
b. Muzzle point
c. Interior diameter
d. Circumference
2. One of the principle of firearm
identification is that, two things are
absolutely identical.
a. False
b. True
c. Undecided
d. Don’t be a maybe
2. One of the principle of firearm
identification is that, two things are
absolutely identical.
a. False
b. True
c. Undecided
3. The firearm leaves its fingerprints or
thumb mark on every single cartridge which
it fired.
a. False
b. True
c. Undecided
3. The firearm leaves its fingerprints or
thumb mark on every single cartridge which
it fired.
a. False
b. True
c. Undecided
4. ______are characteristics that are
determinable even before the manufacture of
firearms.
determinable even before the manufacture of
firearms.
determinable after the manufacture of
firearms whose existence is beyond the
control of man and which has random
distribution.
determinable after the manufacture of
firearms whose existence is beyond the
control of man and which has random
distribution.
6. Which of the following is found on a
fired bullet?
a. Breech face mark
b. Pitch of rifling
c. Firing pin mark
d. A and B
6. Which of the following is found on a
fired bullet?
a. Breech face mark
b. Pitch of rifling
c. Firing pin mark
d. A and B
7. Which of the following is found in cal.
45 fired cartridge case
a. Depth of grooves
b. Pitch of rifling
c. Ejector mark
d. A and B
7. Which of the following is found in cal.
45 fired cartridge case
a. Depth of grooves
b. Pitch of rifling
c. Ejector mark
d. A and B
8. Interior ballistics what is the reaction
that takes place while the bullet is still
inside the gun barrel
a. Muzzle blast
b. Velocity
c. Terminal energy
d. Energy generated
8. Interior ballistics what is the reaction
that takes place while the bullet is still
inside the gun barrel
a. Muzzle blast
b. Velocity
c. Terminal energy
d. Energy generated
9. the following are markings found on
fired cartridge case except one
a. extractor mark
b. chamber mark
c. shearing mark
d. skid mark
9. the following are markings found on
fired cartridge case except one
a. extractor mark
b. chamber mark
c. shearing mark
d. skid mark
10. the parabola like path of a bullet
a. velocity
b. trajectory
c. energy
d. range
10. the parabola like path of a bullet
a. velocity
b. trajectory
c. energy
d. range
11. the stillness of the rotating motion
of the projectiles
a. velocity
b. gyroscopic action
c. yaw
d. range
11. the stillness of the rotating motion
of the projectiles
a. velocity
b. gyroscopic action
c. yaw
d. range
12. juxtaposition is the placement of the
right and left specimen in________
a. side by side position
b. congruent position
c. over and under
d. horizontal position
12. juxtaposition is the placement of the
right and left specimen in________
a. side by side position
b. congruent position
c. over and under
d. horizontal position
13. it is the main equipment used in
firearms identification
a. stereoscopic microscope
b. comparison microscope
c. bullet comparison microscope
d. calibre
13. it is the main equipment used in
firearms identification
a. stereoscopic microscope
b. comparison microscope
c. bullet comparison microscope
d. calibre
14. it is the unstable rotting motion of a
projectile
a. yaw
b. trajectory
c. gyroscopic action
d. range
14. it is the unstable rotting motion of a
projectile
a. yaw
b. trajectory
c. gyroscopic action
d. range
15. the number of inches travel by a bullet
to make one complete turn
a. pitch of rifling
b. width of lands
c. twist of rifling
d. caliber
15. the number of inches travel by a bullet
to make one complete turn
a. pitch of rifling
b. width of lands
c. twist of rifling
d. caliber
16. speed of the bullet from the time it
leaves the muzzle of the firearm until it
hits the target
a. energy
b. chamber pressure
c. velocity
d. muzzle energy
16. speed of the bullet from the time it
leaves the muzzle of the firearm until it
hits the target
a. energy
b. chamber pressure
c. velocity
d. muzzle energy
17. firearm examination is exact science
a. true
b. doubtful
c. false
d. neither of the above
17. firearm examination is exact science
a. true
b. doubtful
c. false
18. the word forensic is associated with
the________
a. court
b. expert
c. science
d. argumentation
18. the word forensic is associated with
the________
a. court
b. expert
c. science
d. argumentation
19. the science dealing with the motion of
projectile from the firer squeezes the
trigger up to the time it reaches the
muzzle of the barrel
a. interior
b. terminal
c. exterior
d. forensic
19. the science dealing with the motion of
projectile from the firer squeezes the
trigger up to the time it reaches the
muzzle of the barrel
a. interior
b. terminal
c. exterior
d. forensic
20. the legal definition of firearm includes
air rifles except those that are
a. small in caliber
b. used as toys
c. small in cal. Usually used as toys
d. none of the above
20. the legal definition of firearm includes
air rifles except those that are
a. small in caliber
b. used as toys
c. small in cal. Usually used as toys
21. likewise, in the legal definition of a
firearm, the barrel is considered a:
a. complete firearm
b. part of a firearm
c. incomplete firearm
d. not a firearm
21. likewise, in the legal definition of a
firearm, the barrel is considered a:
a. complete firearm
b. part of a firearm
c. incomplete firearm
d. not a firearm
22. the evidence bullet should be mark at
the:
a. based and nose portion
b. nose portion
c. base portion
d. base to node portion
22. the evidence bullet should be mark at
the:
a. based and nose portion
b. nose portion
c. base portion
d. base to node portion
23. a fired cartridge case when recovered at
the crime scene should be marked at the:
a. inside, near the open mouth
b. on the body of the shell
c. base portion
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
23. a fired cartridge case when recovered at
the crime scene should be marked at the:
a. inside, near the open mouth
b. on the body of the shell
c. base portion
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
24. a suspected firearm should be marked
with the initials of the recovering officer
on all of the three main inseparable part:
a. true
b. doubtful
c. false
24. a suspected firearm should be marked
with the initials of the recovering officer
on all of the three main inseparable part:
a. true
b. doubtful
c. false
25. the most common individual
characteristics that are seen on the base
portion of the fired cartridge case.
a. Firing pin mark
b. Ejector mark
c. Extractor mark
d. Breech face mark
25. the most common individual
portion of the fired cartridge case.
a. Firing pin mark
b. Ejector mark
c. Extractor mark
d. Breech face mark
26. The following are all class
portion of the fired cartridge case
a. Bore diameter
b. Pitch of rifling
c. Direction of twist
d. Firing pin
26. The following are all class
portion of the fired cartridge case
a. Bore diameter
b. Pitch of rifling
c. Direction of twist
d. Firing pin
27. the bore diameter of a shotgun,
determined by the number of lead balls
of the given diameter required to
weigh a pound
a. gauge
b. bore
c. caliber
27. the bore diameter of a shotgun,
determined by the number of lead balls
of the given diameter required to
weigh a pound
a. gauge
b. bore
c. caliber
28. the general term applied to metallic
cartridge and shot shell used in firearms
a. ammunition
b. shotgun shell
c. cartridge
28. the general term applied to metallic
cartridge and shot shell used in firearms
a. ammunition
b. shotgun shell
c. cartridge
29. that mechanism in a firearm which
causes the cartridge case or shell to be
thrown out from the
a. ejector
b. ejection port
c. extractor
d. ejector port
29. that mechanism in a firearm which
causes the cartridge case or shell to be
thrown out from the
a. ejector
b. ejection port
c. extractor
d. ejector port
30. that mechanism in a firearm which the
cartridge case or shell is withdraw from the
chamber
a. ejector
b. ejection port
c. extractor
d. ejector port
30. that mechanism in a firearm which the
cartridge case or shell is withdraw from the
chamber
a. ejector
b. ejection port
c. extractor
d. ejector port
31. it is the straight imaginary distance
between the muzzle and the target
a. trajectory
b. velocity
c. range
d. energy
31. it is the straight imaginary distance
between the muzzle and the target
a. trajectory
b. velocity
c. range
d. energy
32. consist of a number of helical grooves
cut in the interior surface of the barrel
a. rifling
b. lands
c. rifle
d. grooves
32. consist of a number of helical grooves
cut in the interior surface of the barrel
a. rifling
b. lands
c. rifle
d. grooves
33. the tube in a firearm through which the
missile is projected
a. bore
b. internal surface
c. barrel
d. caliber
33. the tube in a firearm through which the
missile is projected
a. bore
b. internal surface
c. barrel
d. caliber
34. the earliest propellant powder, made of
potassium nitrate, charcoal and Sulphur
a. black powder
b. smokeless powder
c. semi-smokeless powder
34. the earliest propellant powder, made of
potassium nitrate, charcoal and Sulphur
a. black powder
b. smokeless powder
c. semi-smokeless powder
35. what is the purpose or the used of
rifling in a firearm?
a. To import motion of rotation to a
bullet
b. To insure stability in flight
c. So that the bullet will travel nose
towards the target
d. All of the above
35. what is the purpose or the used of
rifling in a firearm?
a. To import motion of rotation to a
bullet
b. To insure stability in flight
c. So that the bullet will travel nose
towards the target
d. All of the above
36. In the countries using the English
system if weight, bullet weight is expressed
in_______
a. Grams
b. Kilograms
c. Grain
d. All of the above
36. In the countries using the English
system if weight, bullet weight is expressed
in_______
a. Grams
b. Kilograms
c. Grain
d. All of the above
37. In countries using the metric system,
the weight is expressed in_____
a. Grams
b. Kilograms
c. Grains
d. All of the above
37. In countries using the metric system,
the weight is expressed in_____
a. Grams
b. Kilograms
c. Grains
d. All of the above
38. Bullet diameter and length in English
system are express in_____
a. Decimal of millimeter
b. Decimal of an inch
c. Decimal of centimeter
d. All of the above
38. Bullet diameter and length in English
system are express in_____
a. Decimal of millimeter
b. Decimal of an inch
c. Decimal of centimeter
d. All of the above
39. In metric system the measurement used
in___________
a. Millimeter
b. Millimicrons
c. Milligrams
d. All of the above
39. In metric system the measurement used
in___________
a. Millimeter
b. Millimicrons
c. Milligrams
d. All of the above
40. The proper method of markings a bullet
for identification is to mark only on the
a. Nose portion
b. Ogive
c. Based portion
d. Shoulder
e. All of the above
f. None of the above
40. The proper method of markings a bullet
for identification is to mark only on the
a. Nose portion
b. Ogive
c. Based portion
d. Shoulder
e. All of the above
f. None of the above
41. When bullet are discovered at the crime
scene, they should be placed immediately in
a:
a. Container
b. Pocket
c. Plastic pocket rolled with paper or
tissue
d. All of the above
41. When bullet are discovered at the crime
scene, they should be placed immediately in
a:
a. Container
b. Pocket
c. Plastic pocket rolled with paper or
tissue
d. All of the above
42. When the bullet is removed from the
cadaver by a medico-legal officer, it should
be marked by;
a. The investigating officer
b. SOCO team leader
c. Himself (medico-legal officer)
d. All of the above
42. When the bullet is removed from the
cadaver by a medico-legal officer, it should
be marked by;
a. The investigating officer
b. SOCO team leader
c. Himself (medico-legal officer)
d. All of the above
43. When making any form or evidence, the
technical person should mark “X” for future
identification.
a. True
b. May be true
c. False
d. May be false
43. When making any form or evidence, the
technical person should mark “X” for future
identification.
a. True
b. May be true
c. False
d. May be false
44. The lever in the gun lock which holds
the firing pin back until releases by the
trigger.
a. Hammer
b. Sear
c. Trigger pin
d. All of the above
44. The lever in the gun lock which holds
the firing pin back until releases by the
trigger.
a. Hammer
b. Sear
c. Trigger pin
d. All of the above
45. The accumulation of a deposit within
the bore of a firearm caused by solid by
products remaining after a cartridge is
fired.
a. Fouling
b. Erosion
c. Corrosion
d. All of the above
45. The accumulation of a deposit within
the bore of a firearm caused by solid by
products remaining after a cartridge is
fired.
a. Fouling
b. Erosion
c. Corrosion
d. All of the above
46. Firearms identification cam simply be
defined as.
a. Identification of fired firearms
b. Identification of fired cartridge case
c. Identification of ammunition components
d. All of the above
46. Firearms identification cam simply be
defined as.
a. Identification of fired firearms
b. Identification of fired cartridge case
c. Identification of ammunition components
d. All of the above
47. When the gun is discharge, land and
grooves cause the bullet.
a. Spinning condition
b. Parabolic flight
c. Nose toward the target
d. Gyroscopic action
e. All of the above
47. When the gun is discharge, land and
grooves cause the bullet.
a. Spinning condition
b. Parabolic flight
c. Nose toward the target
e. All of the above
48. The fundamental and basic step towards
making a comparative examination of a
bullet, bullet jacketed or cartridge case
is via.
a. Indiscriminate firing
b. Actual firing
c. Test firing
d. All of the above
48. The fundamental and basic step towards
making a comparative examination of a
bullet, bullet jacketed or cartridge case
is via.
a. Indiscriminate firing
b. Actual firing
c. Test firing
d. All of the above
49. The difference between the diameter of
the bullet and bore usually known as.
a. Abturation
b. Windage
c. Circumference
d. All of the above
49. The difference between the diameter of
the bullet and bore usually known as.
a. Abturation
b. Windage
c. Circumference
d. All of the above
50. A large single flash hole or vent of a
primer was designed by?
a. Col. Hiram berman
b. Col. Boxer of the british army
c. Tyler henry
d. Compete firearm
50. A large single flash hole or vent of a
primer was designed by?
a. Col. Hiram berman
b. Col. Boxer of the british army
c. Tyler henry
d. Compete firearm
51. A barrel of any firearm is legally
classified as
a. Part of the firearm
b. Nomenclature
c. Accessory
d. Complete firearm
51. A barrel of any firearm is legally
classified as
a. Part of the firearm
b. Nomenclature
c. Accessory
d. Complete firearm
52. After repeated firing of a revolver,
this deposited frequently on the index
finger of the hand which the shooter used
to fire the gun.
a. Powder burn
b. Residue
c. Precipitate
d. Dirt
52. After repeated firing of a revolver,
this deposited frequently on the index
finger of the hand which the shooter used
to fire the gun.
a. Powder burn
b. Residue
c. Precipitate
d. Dirt
53. It is the result when the firearm is
shot at around 2 to 6 inches to the target.
a. Smudging
b. Tattooing
c. Contact burn
d. Contact wound
53. It is the result when the firearm is
shot at around 2 to 6 inches to the target.
a. Smudging
b. Tattooing
c. Contact burn
d. Contact wound
54. When marking a fired bullet, the part
used to identify is place on.
a. Its base
b. Its side
c. Its side and base
d. Its nose and base
54. When marking a fired bullet, the part
used to identify is place on.
a. Its base
b. Its side
c. Its side and base
d. Its nose and base
55. the most reliable of all individual
characteristics, when fires cartridges are
concerned.
a. Extractor mark
b. Ejector mark
c. Chamber mark
d. Breech face mark
55. the most reliable of all individual
characteristics, when fires cartridges are
concerned.
a. Extractor mark
b. Ejector mark
c. Chamber mark
d. Breech face mark
56. Parts of the firearm which strikes the
firing pin.
a. Trigger
b. Hammer
c. Sear
d. Main spring
56. Parts of the firearm which strikes the
firing pin.
a. Trigger
b. Hammer
c. Sear
d. Main spring
57. Most common individual characteristics
that are visible on the base portion of the
fired cartridge.
a. Firing pin impression
b. Ejector marks
c. Extractor marks
d. Chamber marks
57. Most common individual characteristics
that are visible on the base portion of the
fired cartridge.
a. Firing pin impression
b. Ejector marks
c. Extractor marks
d. Chamber marks
58. This part of the firearm strikes the
primer causing the firing of the cartridge.
a. Hammer
b. Ejector
c. Trigger
d. Firing pin
58. This part of the firearm strikes the
primer causing the firing of the cartridge.
a. Hammer
b. Ejector
c. Trigger
d. Firing pin
59. Term used in referring to the tip of the
bullet.
a. Breech
b. Ogive
c. Rim
d. Pitch
59. Term used in referring to the tip of the
bullet.
a. Breech
b. Ogive
c. Rim
d. Pitch
60. A bullet covered with a thick coating of
copper alloy to prevent leading
a. Jacketed bullet
b. Metal case bullet
c. Metal point bullet
d. Plated bullet
60. A bullet covered with a thick coating of
copper alloy to prevent leading
a. Jacketed bullet
b. Metal case bullet
c. Metal point bullet
d. Plated bullet
61. Tumbling of the bullet in its trajectory
and hitting the target sideways.
a. Key hole shot
b. Ricoshet
c. Hangfire
d. Misfire
61. Tumbling of the bullet in its trajectory
and hitting the target sideways.
a. Key hole shot
b. Ricoshet
c. Hangfire
d. Misfire
62. A part of ballistics dealing with the
firearm identification.
a. Interior
b. Exterior
c. Terminal
d. Forensic
62. A part of ballistics dealing with the
firearm identification.
a. Interior
b. Exterior
c. Terminal
d. Forensic
63. Minimum requirements for conclusion
in forensic ballistics
a. 3 test bullet shells
b. 4 test bullet shells
c. 5 test bullet shells
d. 6 test bullet shells
63. Minimum requirements for conclusion
in forensic ballistics
a. 3 test bullet shells
b. 4 test bullet shells
c. 5 test bullet shells
d. 6 test bullet shells
64. It refers to the placement of the right
and left specimens in side by side portion.
a. Drag marks
b. Positively matched
c. Juxtaposition
d. Pseufomatch
64. It refers to the placement of the right
and left specimens in side by side portion.
a. Drag marks
b. Positively matched
c. Juxtaposition
d. Pseufomatch
65. Caliber in the firearm is measured in
the barrel from what particular part?
a. From land to land
b. From lands to grooves
c. From grooves to grooves
d. From grooves to land
65. Caliber in the firearm is measured in
the barrel from what particular part?
a. From land to land
b. From lands to grooves
c. From grooves to grooves
d. From grooves to land
66. Revolver is distinguished from pistol.
a. Frame
b. Barrel
c. Slide assembly
d. Rotating cylinder
66. Revolver is distinguished from pistol.
a. Frame
b. Barrel
c. Slide assembly
d. Rotating cylinder
67. The capacity of the bullet to expand on
or after impact
a. Mushroom
b. Keyhole shot
c. Ricochet
d. Elongated
67. The capacity of the bullet to expand on
or after impact
a. Mushroom
b. Keyhole shot
c. Ricochet
d. Elongated
68. The unstable rotating motion of the
bullet
a. Yaw
b. Trajectory
c. Velocity
68. The unstable rotating motion of the
bullet
a. Yaw
b. Trajectory
c. Velocity
69. A led type bullet is usually fired from
what particular firearm.
a. Rifle
b. Revolver
c. Pistol
d. Machine gun
e. B and C
69. A led type bullet is usually fired from
what particular firearm.
a. Rifle
b. Revolver
c. Pistol
d. Machine gun
e. B and C
70. Needed for a cartridge to be considered
as a complete unfired unit.
a. Bullet
b. Primer
c. Gun powder
d. Cartridge case
e. All of the above
70. Needed for a cartridge to be considered
as a complete unfired unit.
a. Bullet
b. Primer
c. Gun powder
d. Cartridge case
e. All of the above
71. The personnel in the police laboratory
whose concern and expertise is on
firearm’s design, type and other matters
including the projectiles are termed as:
A.SOCO team
B.Ballistic engineer
C.Forensic engineer
D.Firearms prober
71. The personnel in the police laboratory
whose concern and expertise is on
firearm’s design, type and other matters
including the projectiles are termed as:
A.SOCO team
B.Ballistic engineer
C.Forensic engineer
D.Firearms prober
72. Firearms study, the normal diameter of
a shotgun barrel is called:
A.7mm
B.Gauge
C.Caliber
D.22mm
72. Firearms study, the normal diameter of
a shotgun barrel is called:
A.7mm
B.Gauge
C.Caliber
D.22mm
73. In the study of crimes with the use of
firearms, the energy generated at muzzle
point is called:
A.Muzzle energy
B.Muzzle control
C.Velocity
D.Gravity
73. In the study of crimes with the use of
firearms, the energy generated at muzzle
point is called:
A.Muzzle energy
B.Muzzle control
C.Velocity
D.Gravity
74. Firearms identification deals with the
study, comparison and identification of
weapons alleged to have been used in the
commission of crimes against whom?
A.Sorority of the state like the Magdalo
groups
B.Property
C.Persons
D.Chastity
74. Firearms identification deals with the
study, comparison and identification of
weapons alleged to have been used in the
commission of crimes against whom?
A.Sorority of the state like the Magdalo
groups
B.Property
C.Persons
D.Chastity
75. In firearm identification, the
movements and attributes of the projectile
after it has left the muzzle of the gun is
what kind of ballistics?
A.Exterior
B.Superior
C.Suicidal
D.Interior
75. In firearm identification, the
movements and attributes of the projectile
after it has left the muzzle of the gun is
what kind of ballistics?
A.Exterior
B.Superior
C.Suicidal
D.Interior
76. Generally, the presence of gunpowder
at or near the entrance wound show the gun
muzzle when fired is not more than how
many inches?
A.8
B.12
C.24
D.10
76. Generally, the presence of gunpowder
at or near the entrance wound show the gun
muzzle when fired is not more than how
many inches?
A.8
B.12
C.24
D.10
77. If the evidence firearm itself cannot
be produced in court, can a photograph of
the same be legally admitted in evidence?
A.Sometimes
B.Yes, as an object proof
C.Yes, as a secondary evidence
D.No, the firearm itself is needed
77. If the evidence firearm itself cannot
be produced in court, can a photograph of
the same be legally admitted in evidence?
A.Sometimes
B.Yes, as an object proof
C.Yes, as a secondary evidence
D.No, the firearm itself is needed
78. In firearms examination, the
individual characteristics of firearms are
generally found where?
A.Exterior portion of the cartridge
B.None of these
C.Interior surface of the gun barrel
D.Interior portion of the rim
78. In firearms examination, the
individual characteristics of firearms are
generally found where?
A.Exterior portion of the cartridge
B.None of these
C.Interior surface of the gun barrel
D.Interior portion of the rim
79. It is the metal cup containing highly
sensitive chemical compound that ignites
when hit by a firing pin. It is called?
A.Powder
B.Primer
C.Slug
D.Cartridge
79. It is the metal cup containing highly
sensitive chemical compound that ignites
when hit by a firing pin. It is called?
A.Powder
B.Primer
C.Slug
D.Cartridge
80. There are two main types of firearms
and these are?
A.Artillery and small firearms
B.Automatic and semi-automatic firearms
C.Hand and shoulder arms
D.Calibered and calibrated firearms
80. There are two main types of firearms
and these are?
A.Artillery and small firearms
B.Automatic and semi-automatic firearms
C.Hand and shoulder arms
D.Calibered and calibrated firearms
81. In firearms identification, the marks
found in the anterior portion that are
generally found on bullets or slugs fired
from revolvers are called?
A.Groove marks
B.Stripping marks
C.Rifling marks
D.Skid marks
81. In firearms identification, the marks
found in the anterior portion that are
generally found on bullets or slugs fired
from revolvers are called?
A.Groove marks
B.Stripping marks
C.Rifling marks
D.Skid marks
82. In firearm examination, the distance
advanced by the riflings in one complete
turn is?
A.Pitch of riflings
B.None of these
C.Depth of grooves
D.Depth of twist
82. In firearm examination, the distance
advanced by the riflings in one complete
turn is?
A.Pitch of riflings
B.None of these
C.Depth of grooves
D.Depth of twist
83. The part of the gun that pulls the
empty cases or shells from the cylinder
simultaneously is called:
A.None of these
B.Extractor
C.Hammer
D.Cylinder remover
83. The part of the gun that pulls the
empty cases or shells from the cylinder
simultaneously is called:
A.None of these
B.Extractor
C.Hammer
D.Cylinder remover
84. The kind of firearms that contain no
riflings are?
A.Calibered firearms
B.None of these
C.Smooth sailing firearms
D.Smooth bore firearms
84. The kind of firearms that contain no
riflings are?
A.Calibered firearms
B.None of these
C.Smooth sailing firearms
D.Smooth bore firearms
85. What do you call this type of bullet
which is designed to be fired at night
which emits a bright flame at its base and
usually colored red-top?
A.Armor piercing
B.Double action
C.Reflectorize
D.Tracer
85. What do you call this type of bullet
which is designed to be fired at night
which emits a bright flame at its base and
usually colored red-top?
A.Armor piercing
B.Double action
C.Reflectorize
D.Tracer
86. The investigation and identification
of firearms by means of the ammunition
fired through them and used in the courts
of law is what kind of ballistics?
A.Terminal
B.Laboratory
C.Velocity
D.Forensic
86. The investigation and identification
of firearms by means of the ammunition
fired through them and used in the courts
of law is what kind of ballistics?
A.Terminal
B.Laboratory
C.Velocity
D.Forensic
87. The type of cartridge with a rim
diameter smaller than the body is what
kind of cartridge?
A.Center
B.Belted
C.Rebated
D.Rimmed
87. The type of cartridge with a rim
diameter smaller than the body is what
kind of cartridge?
A.Center
B.Belted
C.Rebated
D.Rimmed
88. In firearms study, considered as the
most powerful of the propellant is?
A. double action powder C. robotic powder
B. smokeless powder D. c-5 mixture
88. In firearms study, considered as the
most powerful of the propellant is?
A. double action powder C. robotic powder
B. smokeless powder D. c-5 mixture
89. As a procedure, the suspected firearm
should be properly wrapped and placed in a
container for endorsement to the crime
laboratory to?
A.preserve it
B.sanitary SOP
C. prevent loss and tampering
D.mark it
89. As a procedure, the suspected firearm
should be properly wrapped and placed in a
container for endorsement to the crime
laboratory to?
A.preserve it
B.sanitary SOP
C. prevent loss and tampering
D.mark it
90. Is humidity a factor in the presence or
absence of gunpowder?
A. never C. it depends
B. yes D. no
90. Is humidity a factor in the presence or
absence of gunpowder?
A. never C. it depends
B. yes D. no
91. A bullet that contain a charge of high
explosive is?
A.double action bullet
B.e-4 bullet
C.high volatile bullet
D.explosive bullet
91. A bullet that contain a charge of high
explosive is?
A.double action bullet
B.e-4 bullet
C.high volatile bullet
D.explosive bullet
92. In ballistics examination, what do you
call those materials which detonate or
explode when subjected to shock or heat?
A. stimulant C. blasting cap
B. explosive D. propellant
92. In ballistics examination, what do you
call those materials which detonate or
explode when subjected to shock or heat?
A. stimulant C. blasting cap
B. explosive D. propellant
93. In picking up ‘cocked revolver’, what is
the reason why a piece of carton/paper be
inserted in front of the hammer?
A.For court exhibit
B.for tactical reason
C.for safety reason
D.proper storage
93. In picking up ‘cocked revolver’, what is
the reason why a piece of carton/paper be
inserted in front of the hammer?
A.For court exhibit
B.for tactical reason
C.for safety reason
D.proper storage
94. An instrument used in determining the
bore diameter of firearms is what?
A.Odometric
B.Stereoscope microscope
C.good pen control
D.taper gauge
94. An instrument used in determining the
bore diameter of firearms is what?
A.Odometric
B.Stereoscope microscope
C.good pen control
D.taper gauge
95. In firearms study, the other term of
land and grove marks are?
A.Skid c. Laser
B.Bore d. rifling
95. In firearms study, the other term of
land and grove marks are?
A.Skid c. Laser
B.Bore d. rifling
96. Are all bullets slug or metallic?
A. Sometimes C. yes
B. It depends D. no
96. Are all bullets slug or metallic?
A. Sometimes C. yes
B. It depends D. no
97. The branch of ballistics that has
something to do with the application of the
ballistic to law is what kind of ballistics?
A.External C. forensic
B.Internal D. legal
97. The branch of ballistics that has
something to do with the application of the
ballistic to law is what kind of ballistics?
A.External C. forensic
B.Internal D. legal
98. What kind of firearm was used if the
entrance wound is irregular with mere
destruction of the tissues on account of the
expanded gases?
A.Revolver c. machine gun
B.Automatic weapon d. shot gun
98. What kind of firearm was used if the
entrance wound is irregular with mere
destruction of the tissues on account of the
expanded gases?
A.Revolver c. machine gun
B.Automatic weapon d. shot gun
99. In taking photographs of suspected
suicide by shooting case, you must
illustrate in court which is the entrance
and the:
A.Secondary wound c. fatal wound
B.First wound d. exit wound
99. In taking photographs of suspected
suicide by shooting case, you must
illustrate in court which is the entrance
and the:
A.Secondary wound c. fatal wound
B.First wound d. exit wound
100. Example of rifled bore firearms are
rifles, pistols and?
A.Muskets c. revolvers
B.Machine guns d. shotguns
100. Example of rifled bore firearms are
rifles, pistols and?
A.Muskets c. revolvers
B.Machine guns d. shotguns
101. In its narrowest sense, it refers to
the science of firearms identification. It
is called?
A.Forensic ballistics C. ballistician
B.Dactyloscopy D. ballistics
101. In its narrowest sense, it refers to
the science of firearms identification. It
is called?
A.Forensic ballistics C. ballistician
B.Dactyloscopy D. ballistics
102. In ballistics, the depth to which the
bullet has entered its target is called?
A.Labia menora C. penetration
B.Consummation D. bulleye
102. In ballistics, the depth to which the
bullet has entered its target is called?
A.Labia menora C. penetration
B.Consummation D. bulleye
103. Deflection of the bullet from its
normal path after striking a resistant
surface is?
A.Repeater C. hangfire
B.Ricochet D. recoil
103. Deflection of the bullet from its
normal path after striking a resistant
surface is?
A.Repeater C. hangfire
B.Ricochet D. recoil

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PAIMALAN I RAMOS

Criminologist Licensure Examination

Sir Raymart S. Paimalan

Sir Charlemagne James P. Ramos

Spinning movement‐ this is

Wabbling movement (tailwag)‐

a. Single shoot firearms –

note:accurate (effective) range

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