0 Explain how a handgun is manufactured, most
specifically the bore of the barrel.
0 Why is rifling present in the bore of the
barrel? What is the purpose of rifling?
0 Compare and contrast a revolver versus a
semiautomatic handgun. How is the caliber of a
handgun determined?
0 Explain the difference between a bullet, shell
casing, and a projectile.
0 When examining a handgun, projectile, or shell
casing, provide examples of class and individual
characteristics.
0 What is the difference between a perforating
gunshot wound and a penetrating gunshot
wound?
0 Compare and contrast the characteristics of an
entrance wound versus an exit wound.
Part 2
0 What are the characteristics that might exist or
not exist for determining the muzzle-to-target
distance?
0 There are four ranges. At each range, what is
the muzzle-to-target distance?
0 contact to near contact
0 close range
0 medium range
0 distant range
0 Explain the characteristics that might exist or
not exist at each range. For example, a bullet
hole will be a characteristic at each range.
0 What types of evidence would an investigator
document from a handgun of a death scene?