AFTE Store - Identification of a Fired Sabot and a Distance Determination Involving a Shotshell Cartridge

Polystyrene sabot fragments recovered from a crime scene were found to have barrel rifling impressions on them. Comparison to test-fired sabot pieces resulted in an identification. Also, a distance determination based on pellet strikes to an officer’s face and upper torson was made. Due to an imcomplete shot pattern being present, shot density was used for comparison to test patterns.