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Lecture 1
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Ballistics definition
A field of mechanics that deals with the launching, flight behavior and impact effects of projectiles
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Forensic ballistics
Branch of forensics that applies mechanics principles to studying bullets and firearms.
Involves analyzing tool marks, firearms, and ammunition to establish connection between bullets and the firearm from which they were fired and the cartridge
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Barrel
The tube through which the projectile travels.
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Action
The mechanism that loads, fires, and ejects cartridges.
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Stock
The part held by the shooter.
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Sights
Aiming devices
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Trigger
Initiates firing
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