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CALIPER – an instrument used for making
measurements such as bullet diameter and bore
diameter. A measuring device used in the
calibration of bullet and gun bores.

CALL SIGN – is a word, or a combination of words,
intended for transmission by voice means, and it
identifies the command, unit, or authority of the
radio station.

CALL SLIP – a debt and credit ticker authorizing the
Central Bank to pay a certain bank chargeable
against the account of another bank

CALLIGRAPHY – the art of beautiful writing.

CALORIE – the amount required to raise the
temperature of one gram of water.

CALVIN GODDARD – was a forensic scientist, army
officer, academic, researcher and a pioneer
in forensic ballistics. He developed the method for
microscope in the usage of the comparison of
firearms.

CANNABIS – a depressant that comes from the hemp
plant, Cannabis sativa. When taken at high doses
it can have hallucinogenic properties. Marijuana,
hashish and hashish oil come from this plant. The
active chemical in cannabis is THC (delta-9
tetrahydrocannabinol).

CANNELLURED BULLET – an elongated bullet with
grooves around it, these grooves are used for
holding the lubricant or for crimping purposes.

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