ABMDI Firearms, X-rays, & Forensics
Exam Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Ballistics - Answer: Study of firearms and weaponry
What are the two types of handguns? Describe them. - Answer: 1. Revolver: Rotary cylinder with several
chambers (cartridges don't auto-eject)
2. Semiautomatic: Fed ammo by removable spring-loaded magazine
Importance of noting position of the ejected cartridges on scene - Answer: Help determine the position
of shooter because ejections go in predictable directions
Rifle. What are its 4 types of actions? - Answer: Shoulder-held weapon that's manufactured in a variety
of actions or ways of feeding ammo.
Pump, lever, bolt, or auto-loading
Shotguns. What is a gauge? - Answer: Smooth-barreled weapons that can fire multiple pellets. Gauge is
the size of the barrel. Smaller gauge = larger barrel
Range of fire. What are the 4 classifications? - Answer: Distance between the weapon and the target
victim upon discharge.
1. Contact
2. Close range
3. Intermediate
4. Distant
What ballistics evidence should MDI document on scene? (4) - Answer: 1. Weapon
2. Spent bullets
3. Unspent bullets
Exam Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Ballistics - Answer: Study of firearms and weaponry
What are the two types of handguns? Describe them. - Answer: 1. Revolver: Rotary cylinder with several
chambers (cartridges don't auto-eject)
2. Semiautomatic: Fed ammo by removable spring-loaded magazine
Importance of noting position of the ejected cartridges on scene - Answer: Help determine the position
of shooter because ejections go in predictable directions
Rifle. What are its 4 types of actions? - Answer: Shoulder-held weapon that's manufactured in a variety
of actions or ways of feeding ammo.
Pump, lever, bolt, or auto-loading
Shotguns. What is a gauge? - Answer: Smooth-barreled weapons that can fire multiple pellets. Gauge is
the size of the barrel. Smaller gauge = larger barrel
Range of fire. What are the 4 classifications? - Answer: Distance between the weapon and the target
victim upon discharge.
1. Contact
2. Close range
3. Intermediate
4. Distant
What ballistics evidence should MDI document on scene? (4) - Answer: 1. Weapon
2. Spent bullets
3. Unspent bullets
