is a science that deals with the study of the motion of projectiles and the condition affecting the motion
Ballistics
is a science because it is based on the systematized body of knowledge, and also the scientific equipment utilized in the crime laboratory for the examination of physical evidence.
Ballistics
The mobility or movement of the projectile from the time it leaves the shell. The time it leaves the gun muzzle and until it reach its target or fall in the ground
MOTION
Direct Motion
Translational Motion
Rotatory Motion
TYPES OF PROJECTILE MOTION
DIRECT MOTION
TRANSITIONAL MOTION
ROTATORY MOTION
Gyroscopic Action
Key Hole Shot
Yaw
Refers to the metalic or non-metallic object propelled from the firearm.
By means of heated gas, coming from the burning gunpowder.
PROJECTILES
The first case of forensic firearm examination to be documented was in
1835
HE was when applied ballistic fingerprinting to link a bullet recovered from the victim to the actual culprit
Henry H. Goddard
Ballistics was derived from the Greek words
which means
Ballo or ballein, to throw.
Is the study of motion and traits of projectiles, while still inside the firearm (Chamber/Barrel) which extends from the breech to the muzzle.
INTERIOR / INTERNAL BALLISTICS
Its study or treats of attributes or movement of the projectile after leaving the gun muzzle.
It is extended from the muzzle of the gun to the target or any attributes to the motion of the projectile while it is in its flight and before reaching the target.
EXTERIOR / EXTERNAL BALLISTICS
It refers to the noise created at the muzzle point of the gun brought by chemical reaction between the expanded gases and the air outside
Muzzle Blast
Energy generated at muzzle point measured in foot-pound. This is attributed to the hot gas liberating at the muzzle pont.
Muzzle Energy
Jump
The parabola-like flight of the projectile from the time it leaves the muzzle until it hits the target
It is also described as the actual curved path taken by a bullet during its flight
Trajectory
The imaginary straight distance from the muzzle of the gun to the target.
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Range
Accurate / Effective Range
Maximum Range
The rate of speed of the bullet (during its flight) per unit of time.
It is usually expressed in feet per second (ft/sec).
It can be measured through the use of chronograph machine.
Velocity