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BLACK CARTRIDGE – a cartridge consisting of the
case with its primer powder charge and a wad to
train the powder.

BLACK POWDER – a mechanical mixture of charcoal
sulfur and salt peter. Burns the considerable while
smoke.

BLACKMAIL – some form of payments obtain by a
person to prevent disclosure of information that
would bring disgrace or ruin if made public: also
referred to as extortion.

BLASTING AGENT – any material or mixture
consisting of a fuel and oxidizer used to set off
explosives.

BLOOD MONEY – the price paid for causing a
person’s death.

BLUE COLLAR CRIMES - are those committed by
ordinary professionals to maintain their livelihood.

BLUNT INJURIES – abrasions, contusions,
lacerations, or fractures consistent with crushing
impact against the body with a blunt object

BOAT TAIL – referring to the base taper given certain
bullet to give greater efficiency at long ranges.

BOBBIES – a colloquial term used in reference to
British police constables; derived by the public
from the first name of Sir Robert Peel, whose
efforts led to the creation of the first metropolitan
police force in London.

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