Code Set for WEAPONTYPE

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Code	Name	Desc	Group/EDENCode
A	Automatic	A firearm that reloads automatically and keeps firing repeatedly. A firearm is a weapon which is designed to expel a projectile by explosive action, as defined by Title 18 U.S.C. § 921.
B	Blunt Object	Any hard object, other than a knife or sharp object, which is used to strike or bludgeon another individual.
C	Chemical	Any chemical in liquid or gaseous form which can be used to stun, burn, poison, blind, choke or otherwise injure or incapacitate other individuals. Includes mace or pepper spray.
E	Explosive Device/Bomb	An explosive device which is designed to detonate under specific conditions and is capable of causing bodily harm or property damage. Does not include smoke bombs.
H	Handgun	A small firearm that can be held and fired with one hand, e.g. a pistol. Includes flare guns. A firearm is a weapon which is designed to expel a projectile by explosive action, as defined by Title 18 U.S.C. § 921.	HANDGUNS
K	Knife	An instrument 2½ inches or longer used for cutting, generally consisting of a thin, sharp‐edged, metal blade and a handle; includes knifelike weapons, daggers, and short swords.
M	Multiple	More than one type of weapon was involved.	MULTIPLE
P	Replica	Any object which realistically looks like a gun, bomb or other weapon.
R	Rifles/Shotguns	A shoulder firearm of any type other than an Automatic Weapon. A firearm is a weapon which is designed to expel a projectile by explosive action, as defined by Title 18 U.S.C. § 921.	RIFLESHOTGUN
S	Sharp object	Any sharp object otherthan a Knife, which can be used as a Weapon.
T	Stun Gun/Electroshock Weapon	A device used to incapacitate a person by administering an electric shock to disrupt muscle functions.
U	Air Gun/BB Gun	A projectile weapon that propels projectiles by means of compressed air or other gas.
V	Bullet/Cartridge	A projectile designed to be expelled from a firearm or a cartridge including the bullet, case, powder, and primer.