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This article includes an examination of the effect various missiles have on various types of glass; the deflection from the missile's original path caused by glass and the identification of bullet calibre and type; and how to differentiate between the damage caused by various bullet types from that caused by other objects such as sharp stones. Case examples are given where appropriate.

A concise history of firearms from the hand cannon to the modern day centre fire weapon. Includes sections on the rifling rate necessary to stabilise a bullet.

Firearms Ammunition, Basic Terminology, Primer Cap Types, Cartridge Case Nomenclature, Types of Cartridge Case, Shotgun Ammunition, Bore Sizes, Pellet Sizes, Cartridge Loadings and Ballistics, Non Toxic Shot Types, Solid Slug Types, Military Colour Coding, Bullet Forms, Non Toxic Bullet Compositions.

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