Question
Fired cartridge cases/shell are usually mark at the_______ for identification:
A. Outside near open mouth
B. Inside near open mouth
C. Body of the shell
D. Any of these
A. Outside near open mouth
B. Inside near open mouth
C. Body of the shell
D. Any of these
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Fired cartridge cases/shells are usually marked at the _______ for identification:
**A. Outside near open mouth**
This area is where most identifying markings, such as striations from the firing pin and other unique marks from the firearm, are found. However, in forensic investigations, markings can also be found on other parts of the shell, making option D, "Any of these," a reasonable choice in a broader context. If strictly choosing the most common area for identification, it's typically the outside near the open mouth.
**A. Outside near open mouth**
This area is where most identifying markings, such as striations from the firing pin and other unique marks from the firearm, are found. However, in forensic investigations, markings can also be found on other parts of the shell, making option D, "Any of these," a reasonable choice in a broader context. If strictly choosing the most common area for identification, it's typically the outside near the open mouth.