Arson and Ballistics Study Guide
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three types of ballistics
internal ballistics, external ballistics, and terminal ballistics
three types of ballistics evidence
bullets, cartridge cases, and gunpowder residue
how to analyze ballistic evidence
Matching bullets to a firearm using rifling patterns.
Identifying firing pin impressions on cartridge cases.
Determining the distance of the shot using gunshot residue patterns.
how to analyze gunshot residue
Testing for elements like lead, barium, and antimony.
Determining the shooter’s proximity to the victim.
backdraft
a phenomenon in which a fire that has consumed all available oxygen suddenly explodes when more oxygen is made available, typically because a door or window has been opened.
accelerant
a substance used to aid the spread of fire.
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