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BARRIER - any structure or physical device capable
of restricting, deterring, delaying, illegal access to
an installation.

BASE - bottom portion of the case which contains the
primer which contains the priming mixture. The
shell head which contains the head stamp, caliber
and the year of manufacture.

BASE WARD - compressed paper or other materials
inside a shot shell, varying in size and form.

BATTERED CHILD SYNDROME - the malicious
actions perpetrated on children by their parents or
other adults; also called child abuse and neglect.
The term "battered child syndrome” is also used to
describe a clinical condition in young children who
have received non-accidental, inexcusable violence
or injury, ranging from minimal to severe or fatal
trauma, at the hand of an adult in a position of
trust.

BATTERED WOMEN SYNDROME - the
psychological, emotional and behavioral reactions
and deficits of victims and their inability to respond
effectively to repeated physical and psychological
violence

BATTERY CUP - type of shot shell ignition form which
the cap or primer is held.

BATTERY- the application of force to another,
resulting in harmful or offensive contact.

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