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Elemental analysis of bullet jackets can be done when a bullet has fragmented so that individual pieces cannot be used for comparison to test-fired ammunition from a firearm or in the absence of a firearm or the lead component of the bullet. This analysis may be helpful when there are multiple shooters and types of jacketed ammunition. Alloy classification can differentiate among bullet jacket alloys of different manufacturers or among the bullet jacket alloys in manufacturers' production lines.
Questions concerning bullet jacket alloy examinations should be directed to 703-632-8441. Follow the Evidence Submission directions including Requesting Evidence Examinations and Packaging and Shipping Evidence.
* Ammunition components such as bullets, cartridge cases, and shotshell casings can be sent via registered mail through the U.S. Postal ...