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Author: James E. Girard
Title: Criminalistics: Forensic Science and Crime
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1:  __________ does not cause structural irregularities in a gun's barrel.
A: Caliber
B: Scratches
C: Nicks and breaks
D: Wear and tear

2:  GSR particles and other discharge residues around a bullet hole can be used to __________.
A: what type of gun was used
B: what type of bullet was used
C: assess the distance to which the gun was fired
D: approximately where the target of the shooter was

3:  Restoration of a serial number that has been ground away is possible through __________.
A: external ballistics
B: magnaflux method
C: chemical etching
D: internal ballistics

4:  The IBIS has emerge as the standard for examining
A: chokes
B: projectiles
C: calibers
D: ejectors

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