- 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
- 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
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice ProgramsNational Institute of JusticeThe Research, Development, and Evaluation Agency of the U.S. Department of Justice
Assembly
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All ammunition assembly requires
- priming the cartridge case (except rimfire - already primed ahead of time),
- charging the cartridge case with propellant,
- inserting the bullet or shot/wad charge,
- crimping and/or sealing,
- testing and inspection.
The cartridge assembly process depends on the cartridge class (rimfire, centerfire, and shotshell) and the type of machinery used.
Click here to watch a video on assembly of cartridges provided by Federal Cartridge Company.
