Abstract
This paper will identify what ballistic examiners do when they look for when they exam ballistic evidence. Also the paper explains how bullets are not the only thing that is needed to match a weapon to its bullet, casing are used as well. New technology's are discussed as well and how they work.

Forensic Study of Ballistics
Firearm ballistics is a very astringent forensic science. The study of firearm ballistics is process that is ever-changing and most times crucial to the conviction of criminals that committed crimes with firearms. A bullet matching the rifling of a firearm and the firearm itself would usually suffice, but if the bullet can not be found the cartridge of the bullet would be just as effective. Firearm ballistics is an important part of the criminal investigation process when a firearm is used to commit a crime.
Once a bullet, cartridge case, and weapon are collected from a crime scene and......

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Title: Ballistics
Approximate Word Count: 1133
Approximate Pages: 5 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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