The land impression impressed in a fired bullet is made by the _____ in the barrel of a weapon.
A) groove impression
B) land impression
C) caliber number
D) reaming tool

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The groove impression refers to the spiral grooves in the barrel of a firearm that cause the bullet to spin as it exits the barrel. The land impression refers to the raised areas between the grooves which leave their imprint on the bullet as it passes through the barrel. The caliber number refers to the diameter of the bullet, and a reaming tool is used to smooth and shape the barrel of a firearm. Therefore, the correct choice is A, groove impression.

The Land Impression Impressed in a Fired Bullet Is Made