Cleaning Firearms Lab Report

I’m going to tell you how to clean a muzzleloader. I have done this a lot with my dad this year. When you clean guns make sure that are not in a carpet place. Do it in a room with floors that are easy to clean. The first paragraph will be talking about the supplies you will need to get. The second paragraph will be talking about the first thing you will need do to the Muzzleloader also called a gun. The third is going to be about the final steps to clean the gun.

The first time I shot a firearm, my uncle had taken me on a trip past the outskirts of town and before being able to question the reasoning for this location. He was briefing me on proper safety etiquette; and shortly thereafter, I was taking my first shots toward an old washing machine. I reflect on that feeling of pure happiness, intertwined with astonishment while emptying that initial magazine and seeing the holes I had created. I’ll never forget the feeling of power the firearm had forced upon me while simultaneously demanding respect and awareness for the weapon. Showing

Along with everything else in Forensics, you want to make sure you wear the proper gloves and facemask to avoid contamination of evidence. Make sure the weapon is unloaded before you submit into the lab. In the case of a revolver you want to make sure to note stating which chamber was in the firing position.

In this weeks reflection I will be using the AFY100 textbook chapter five, as well as the Practical guide to Bolt action rifle Accurizing and Maintenance pages 1-44 as reference material.

Now that we know how a semi-automatic pistol works let’s take a look at what steps are required to ensure that if a firearm is found at a scene it will be rendered safe for processing and transport. The 1st step to render a firearm same is to make sure that the barrel is pointed away from people and towards the ground, just in case it is fired by accident the bullet will hit the ground. The 2nd step is to avoid any smooth surfaces just in case there could be fingerprints or DNA on those surfaces (Tina Young, 2011). The 3rd step is to press the magazine release button to eject the magazine from the gun. Once the magazine has been ejected, place the magazine in a paper bag or a firearms box (Tina Young, 2011). The 4th step of the process is to pull the slide back to eject any cartridge that might be in the chamber. Once the cartridge has been ejected place it in a pill box or coin envelope for preservation. Steps 3 and 4 of the process must not be reversed if they are then a new cartridge will be placed into the chamber (Tina Young, 2011). The 5th step is to pull the firearms slide all the way back to lock it into place and make sure that there are no cartridges remaining in the chamber. Once this is done, place a zip tie or similar item into the slide opening then place the firearm into a paper bag or firearm box (Tina Young,

The mean voltage of the battery terminals while connected to the identification resistors is presented in Figure ‎4 12. These samples have been pulled out from the voltage sensor of the PEB panel. The voltage decreased as expected from 12.53 to 12.5 during first 20 seconds of connection to the

In this short paper I will cover my thoughts on the article provided for this week’s article summary, “Slow Rust Bluing: Science or Alchemy, American Gunsmith March 2009, by Dan Herman.” It’s not all that often that I’m eager to read one of these articles we’re given for article summaries. The bluing process interests me immensely, and I can’t wait to get to a point where I can re-blue a firearm to see how badly I do on my first job…lol.

Processing all different types of firearms is as important as lifting a fingerprint or packaging DNA as evidence. It must be done in a cautious, & safe manner so that fingerprints are not ruined, & safety of the investigator is insured. While using the proper techniques to processing firearms for evidence a case can be brought to closure quicker, & another criminal can be removed from the streets. The investigators must realize the importance of the firearm being processed in order to find clues that lead to a suspect, therefore collecting evidence should be error free for an example such as not having the correct bullet casing at a shooting, can be in favor of the suspect.

There were various aspects in this investigation that had to be conducted carefully to maintain a safe environment. Prior to conduction the experiment, the students tested how far the foam would travel up to beaker to ensure that a sufficient sized beaker could be used to prevent any spillages. As the practical involved the use of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), students had to be cautious when using this substance. Even though the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was only 6% concentrated, extra care was taken to avoid contact with the skin as it may cause a slight burning sensation. Furthermore, the beakers were labelled to prevent any cross contamination, especially between the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and water, as they were both colourless. For example, if hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was used instead of water to dilute the Catalase concentration, the

In the world of firearms, their maintenance can often be a highly debated subject. Such is the care when it comes to bore cleaning. Every shooter has their own methods, and ideas. It can vary from the cleaner, solvent, and brushes used in weapons maintenance. Even while I was serving in the Army, we had the same cleaning standards across the board. However, the weapons would almost never be dressed-right-dress (uniform) as far as cleaning is concerned. The question poised by the article is "How often should you clean the bore?". So they polled manufacturer's, shooters, and a few shooting websites.

and is usually encountered in old surplus ammunition. An exception, is the CCI Blazer aluminum cartridge which is stamped with the initials NR to indicate that it’s non-reloadable. Over the years, primers have improved with the explosive compound ingredients changing from fulminate of mercury to lead tri-nitro-resorcinate or lead styphnate. The change in the compound was due to the fulminate of mercury damaging the cases chemically and stopping the cases from being reloaded due to being brittle. It however, didn’t damage the weapon and was only a problem with the smokeless

This world is made up of billions of people, each completely different. Each individual lives in different conditions and are a part of a different society. Although in a sense we should embrace our differences, because it makes us who we are, the question still resides: why is there such a difference among all of us? In the series Guns, Germs, and Steel, Diamond goes on his own journey to answer where the root of power comes from and how it has shaped our history. Throughout the film Diamond provides the viewer with an explanation as to why inequality exists. Along with an explanation, this film also helps to shape the roles of an advocate, broker, and promoter of human rights and social justice around the globe.

After firing a gun, residue composed of antimony, barium and lead, is left in the barrel and the chamber. If the gun is not cleaned, residue builds up over time, impacting the reliability of the gun. Steve Adelman, a writer for NRA Family, suggests that contributing factors of how often a gun needs to be cleaned depends on the number of times the gun is used, the type of bullets that are used, and the type of gun (2). Ultimately, it is beneficial to clean a gun regularly after shooting sessions, keeping degradation to a minimum. A basic gun cleaning kit contains gun solvent, wire brushes, rods, slotted patch holders, patches, bore mops, Q-tips and lubricant. Cleaning solvents remove unwanted powder residue that builds up during usage. A strong and recommended brand is Hoppe’s 9. Adelman advises that when using a solvent, to follow all instructions and use the correct protection to keep skin and clothing from being damaged (4). Before cleaning a gun, it is crucial to confirm that the gun is unloaded since it is outright dangerous to clean a loaded gun. To begin cleaning the gun, string a wire brush through the barrel to expose the gunk. This clears out the bigger pieces of residue, while exposing the little dust-sized particles of powder. Next, attach a slotted patch holder to a rod and dip a patch in the solvent. The patch holder makes it easier to keep the solvent-covered patch in place and steady. Run the rod back and forth through the barrel until the inside is slick with solvent. Note, the size of the patch depends on the gun caliber (internal diameter of the barrel). The smallest patches will fit in 22-caliber barrels, but will have no effect on 12-gauge shotgun. On the other hand, 12-gauge patches work great on shotguns, but will not fit in a 22-caliber barrel. After the

There are two reasons to clean the bore of any firearm. It improves accuracy and putting away a gun with a dirty bore is courting the formation of rust which will cause pitting, thus ruining a valuable barrel. Frequent cleaning of firearms and barrels reduces fouling buildup, makes fouling removal easier, and reduces the chance of bore damage to firearms.

Lab safety is also enhanced by practicing proper disposal. Items in the lab can expose high risks of danger to people. Proper disposal minimizes the potential risks in the lab by keeping the items in secure places. Disposal bins are utilized in this exercise such as the biohazard bin, the regular trash bin, the sharps container, and recycling bin. Each bin is designed for specific items (Hill et al. 321). For instance needles, used scalpel blades, and glasses are disposed into the sharps container. Proper disposal ensures that objects and materials in the lab are disposed of in the right bin. Exposure to harmful used materials and objects is minimized by implementing proper disposal. As a result, lab safety is enhanced, and individuals are