FSC239Y5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Rim Fire, Firearms Unit, Bolt Action
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3rd quarter - lecture 5: firearms & tool marks unit. Firearms: 3 common categories of firearms (not inclusive) Or modified: handguns: 2 main actions Semi-automatic pistol: rifle & shotgun: common action types: Break action: differences between shotgun & rifles is the rifling. Rifles and pistols have a series of grooves, cut in a spiral pattern, down the interior of the barrel, shotguns typically don"t. Provides stability and contributes to the firearm"s accuracy. Shotguns on the other hand, are intended for closer targets and usually fire a load of multiple pellets slide: ammunition, 3 main types: Examination of a firearm will likely include some or all of the following; Recording information such as serial number, calibre, action type and rifling. Determining if the item is mechanically able and safe to fire. Components include barrels, magazines, suppressors: ammunition examination. Test firing the ammunition in a suitable firearm, or. For safety reloaded ammunition is not test fired: ammunition components examination.
