Return to Data Elements Page

AMMUNITION TYPE

Data Element: AMMUNITION TYPE
Definition: A coded representation of the kind of ammunition.
Standard of Verification: Not Applicable
Data Type: AN
Field Size: 3
Field Format: 1AN
2AN
Originating Teams: Law Enforcement
User Teams: Corrections, Courts and Law Enforcement
Tables / Codes:
POSITION #1 CODE
Rim Fire, Metallic 1
Center Fire, Metallic 2
Shot Shell, Any 3
Black Powder 4
Other 8
Unknown 9
None 0
POSITIONS #2&3 CODE
Full Metal Jacket 01
Teflon Coated 02
Soft Point 03
Hollow Point 04
Solid Lead 05
Military Issue 06
Exploding Projectile 07
Shotgun Slug 08
Bird Shot 09
Buck Shot 10
Other 98
Unknown 99
None 00
Comments: None
Page Info: DATE STANDARD ESTABLISHED: 9/97