be recorded in field notes as diagrammed below. All cartridges or cases removed should be handled to preserve fingerprints. Each cartridge case should be packaged separately and referenced to the information in the field notes (California Dept. of Justice, 1984).
For unloading single shot or auto loading firearms, make a record of the position, cocking indicator, loaded chamber indicator, selector, or other control feature, when found. The magazine should be removed when the firearm is pointed