University of Cebu-Banilad Library

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: What are the different methods of crime detection and identification which employ science and technology ? -- What are ballistics and the three interrelated fields involved ? -- How did the word ballistics originate ? -- How different is ballistics from forensic ballistics ? -- What are the two divisions of forensic ballistics ? -- Who contributed to the development of ballistics and forensic ballistics as a field of study ? -- How did firearms evolve ? -- What is the principle of firearm identification ? -- What is firearm examination ? -- What is the fundamental of firearm identification ? -- How are firearms characterized for purpose of ballistics examination ? -- What are the six (6) problems encountered in firearm identification ? -- How are firearms classified ? -- What should you absolutely know about firearms ? What is a pyrotechnic pistol ? -- How long will ammunition last in storage ? -- Why do some guns of the same caliber seem to kick harder than others ? -- How does caliber differ from caliper ? -- What was the largest gun in history ? -- Why it is advantageous to have various methods in making a gun barrel ? What is the lifetime of a barrel ? -- What makes one barrel more accurate than another ? -- What is rifling and what is its primary purpose ? -- What is juxtaposition ? What are cartridge comparison ? -- What are the difference among the various cartridge case base design ? -- Differentiate a roll crimp from a tape crimp ? -- What is the bullet's flight theory ? -- What is a bullet comparison ? -- How fast is a bullet rotating ? -- What is the difference between plated/ jacketed/ cast bullets ? -- How thick is the "jacket" on bullets ? -- Is separation a problem with the plated bullets ? -- What is a gunpowder residue analysis ? -- What are "magnum primers" and when are they needed ? -- What is the difference between "boxer" and "berdan" primers other than their size -- What is toolmark impression ? -- What are the most popular firearms worldwide ? -- What are the basic components in the nomenclature of firearms ? Glossary of terms -- Past criminology board examination questions on forensic ballistics.

Criminology

English