Ballistics 2 - Long Guns vs Handguns
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18 questions
Note from the author:
This is the second in a serise of formatives teaching the basics of ballistics for a CSI class.
As you move through the presentation; be sure to read all the information and answer all the questions. Also, make sure to fill in your worksheet for your notebook as you go. Here is the link if you need to print a new packet. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gsPhnwjoUw1Bv0Y0tccwToZEtzAv3D9IxhEa9I7xE60/copy?usp=sharing
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What are the main types of long guns?
What are the main types of long guns?
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What is the difference between a pistol and a semi automatic handgun?
What is the difference between a pistol and a semi automatic handgun?
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What is the difference between a handgun and a long gun?
What is the difference between a handgun and a long gun?
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Tighter rifling will spin a projectile ___________ while looser rifling will spin the projectile
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Faster
the same
Slower
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As a gun is fired the rifling
inside the barrel marks the
projectile ...
As a gun is fired the rifling
inside the barrel marks the
projectile ...
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The red indentations on the rifling of the barrel are called...
The red indentations on the rifling of the barrel are called...
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What kind of information do you see on the headstamp
What kind of information do you see on the headstamp
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How are bullets and cartridges different?
How are bullets and cartridges different?
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Drag the names on to the correct location on the image.
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primer
gunpowder
bullet
cartridge case
Rim
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Match up the action to the correct order it happens in. 1 is the "Hammer is cocked"
Match up the action to the correct order it happens in. 1 is the "Hammer is cocked"
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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4 | arrow_right_alt | Hammer is pulled back to cocked position |
6 | arrow_right_alt | Trigger is pulled |
3 | arrow_right_alt | Hammer comes down slamming the firing pin into the primer of the cartridge. |
2 | arrow_right_alt | The gunpowder in the cartridge is ignited. |
1 | arrow_right_alt | The bullet is launched from the cartridge and sent down the barrel. |
5 | arrow_right_alt | The rifling spin stabilizes the bullet as it leaves the barrel. |
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Which has caliber is the largest?
Which has caliber is the largest?
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Which has caliber is the smallest?
Which has caliber is the smallest?
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Which gauge of shotgun will have the largest sized barrel?
Which gauge of shotgun will have the largest sized barrel?
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Which gauge of shotgun will have the smallest sized barrel?
Which gauge of shotgun will have the smallest sized barrel?
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Gauge refers to how many lead balls (the diameter of that barrel) can be made from 1 pound of lead.
Gauge refers to how many lead balls (the diameter of that barrel) can be made from 1 pound of lead.
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Gauge and Caliber are the same thing.
Gauge and Caliber are the same thing.
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Gauge is the measurement for shotguns only.
Gauge is the measurement for shotguns only.
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Overall, the diameter of a handgun or rifle cartridge is measured in _______ while the size of shotguns is measured in_______ . Handguns require only _______ hand to fire while _______ require two hands to fire.