How Does Ballistic Testing Work?

Forensic ballistics involves the examination of evidence from firearms that may have been used in a crime. ... If investigators recover bullets from a crime scene, forensic examiners can test-fire a suspect's gun, then compare the marks on the crime scene bullet to marks on the test-fired bullet.

How accurate is ballistic testing?

Study finds less than 1.2 percent error rate in matching bullets fired from Glock semiautomatic pistol barrels to the actual firearm.

What are ballistic tests?

Ballistics testing is a standards-based process where products are tested to determine if they meet protection, safety and performance criteria. Most ballistics testing helps commercial research and development programs as well as law enforcement and military applications.

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