- 01: Introduction
- 02: History
- 03: Propellants, Firearms, and Ammunition Development
- 04: Modern Firearms Manufacture
- 05: Small Arms Ammunition
- 06: Evidence Handling Procedures
- 07: Equipment and Instrumentation
- 08: Examination of Firearms
- Introduction
- Objectives
- AFTE Knowledge and Ability Factors
- Cycle of Fire Steps
- Evidence Receipt
- Firearms Identification Information
- Handguns
- Selected Bibliography
- 09: Cartridge and Shotshell Examination
- 10: Characterization and Evaluation of Fired Projectiles
- 11: Bullet Comparison and Identification
- 12: Gunshot Residue and Distance Determination
- 13: Toolmark Identification
- 14: Communicating Results
- Resources
Single and Multi-barreled Pistols
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Based on findings from the preliminary examination, proceed with the examination of single and multi-barreled pistols as follows:
- Open the action and determine the capacity.
- Test the trigger pull. Click to view trigger pull section
- Test the safety functions. Click to view safety section
- Test fire the firearm. Click to view test firing section
