ICM Entity Management Firearm form

The Firearm form allows you to create a new firearm entity record within an investigative case, and capture as many identifiable details about the firearm as possible. The firearm entity will automatically link to the case, with options to link the entity to another case, or another entity. Not all fields are mandatory, but a minimum amount of information is required for the record to be searchable within ICM.

Table 1. Entity Management Firearm form

Firearm	Search for an existing record in the master index to auto-fill its information. If the firearm record has not yet been created, skip this and enter the details manually.
Serial number	Serial number of the firearm.
Alternate serial number	Alternate serial number of the firearm. Used if defaced, partially removed, or re-stamped.
Manufacturer name	Name of the manufacturer
Manufacturer country	Country of the manufacturer
Global gun make code	A unique 3-4 character alphanumeric code assigned to the specific manufacturer.
Model name/number	Firearm model name or number.
Firearm type	The type of firearm. Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Revolver, or Machine gun
Action type	A firearm's action type, classified by its operating mechanism. Bolt, Semi-automatic, Pump, Lever, Break
Caliber/Gauge	Diameter of the firearm barrel. 9mm, 22mm, etc.
Marking/Engravings	Description of any markings or engravings on the firearm.
Importer Name	Name of the firearm importer, if imported.
Country of Manufacture	Firearm country of Manufacture.
Year of Manufacture	Firearm year of Manufacture.
Finish/Color	Finish/Color.
Grip/Stock Material	Wood, Polymer, Metal, or Custom.
Barrel Length	Length of firearm barrel in inches.
Overall Length	Length of firearm in inches.
Magazine Capacity	The number of rounds a firearm's magazine can hold.
Sight Type	Iron, Optic, Night sights, Laser
Modifications/Aftermarket parts	Any modifications or aftermarket parts found on the firearm.
Condition	Condition of the firearm. New, Used, Poor, Damaged
Unique Identifiers	Any unique identifiers found on the firearm.
Status	Status of the firearm in relation to the case. Can be Active Recovered Destroyed Stolen Unknown
NIBIN Entry Flag	Whether a piece of ballistic evidence (such as a shell casing or a test-fired bullet) has been reviewed, deemed appropriate, and entered into the NIBIN database. Yes/No National Integrated Ballistic Information Network
NIBIN Entry ID	If entered into the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, NIBIN Entry ID.
Test Fire Result Referencer	Unique ID.
Ballistic Signature ID	Whether any unique, microscopic marks were usedto identify the firearm.
Information Completeness	Not all fields are mandatory, but a minimum amount of information is required for the record to be searchable within ICM. The information completeness field indicates whether or not that minimum requirement is met. Displays as Partial or Complete.