ABMDI: FIREARMS, X-RAYS, &
FORENSICS EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Ballistics - ANS Study of firearms and weaponry
What are the two types of handguns? Describe them. - ANS 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 - ANS Help determine the
position of shooter because ejections go in predictable directions
Rifle. What are its 4 types of actions? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Distance between the weapon and the
target victim upon discharge.
1. Contact
2. Close range
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FORENSICS EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Ballistics - ANS Study of firearms and weaponry
What are the two types of handguns? Describe them. - ANS 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 - ANS Help determine the
position of shooter because ejections go in predictable directions
Rifle. What are its 4 types of actions? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Distance between the weapon and the
target victim upon discharge.
1. Contact
2. Close range
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