2006-06-29 09:40:55 · 22 answers · asked by kw w 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
just wondering someone told me it couldnt only guns
2006-06-29 09:45:59 · update #1
the shotgun itself has a serial number on it but the round either buckshot or slug cannot be.
2006-06-29 09:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, maybe not. Most long guns are not registered the way handguns are. The mark that is left on the cartridge when it is fired is unique to that shotgun. Fingerprints and DNA evidence and even a photograph of a person with an unusual weapon could point back to the owner. I recommend that you don't commit any felonies - judges give out longer sentences for crimes involving a gun...
2006-06-29 16:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has serial number which is required after the passage of the Gun Control Act of 1968.Gun prior to '68 are very hard to trace, even if the dealer form 4473 is on record with gun dealers, because it has changed hands so many times.
2006-06-29 16:46:25 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes each shotgun produces a unique shot pattern.
2006-06-29 16:44:05 · answer #4 · answered by deputy0216 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes by the serial number when its registered and by bullets used.
2006-06-29 16:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by bryton1001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It most definitely can be traced to it's owner.
2006-06-29 16:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by whymewhynow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the gun itself, yes
the shot projectiles that came out of it--no
shotgun not like pistol or rifle. CSI cant match up the bullet(pellet) with the gun.
2006-06-29 16:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will trace u now, through this yahoo answers. u made a big mistake
2006-06-29 16:44:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. When you buy a gun they give you a number that identifies the gun.
2006-06-29 16:45:24 · answer #9 · answered by Denny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has a serial number and was purchased legally, YES.
2006-06-29 16:43:28 · answer #10 · answered by someDumbAmerican 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋