When a gun is fired, several mechanical actions leave distinct impressions on the ammunition. These marks are primarily categorized into two types: 1. Striation Marks (on the bullet)
: The pin strikes the primer at the back of the casing, leaving a unique indentation. bullet fingerprinting
The shell casing is also marked by various parts of the firearm's internal mechanism: When a gun is fired, several mechanical actions
To manage these vast amounts of data, law enforcement uses specialized databases and imaging systems. When a gun is fired
When a gun is fired, several mechanical actions leave distinct impressions on the ammunition. These marks are primarily categorized into two types: 1. Striation Marks (on the bullet)
: The pin strikes the primer at the back of the casing, leaving a unique indentation.
The shell casing is also marked by various parts of the firearm's internal mechanism:
To manage these vast amounts of data, law enforcement uses specialized databases and imaging systems.