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GUNSHOT INJURIES
Firearm
- An instrument used for the propulsion of a
projectile using expansive force of gases
coming from the burning of gunpowder.
Includes:
Rifles
Muskets
Shotguns
Revolvers PRIMER
Pistols Functions to transform the mechanical energy
of the firing pin to chemical energy by its
CLASSIFICATION OF FIREARMS rapid combustion
As to wounding power Located at the base of the cartridge and
- Low velocity firearms (<1,400 fps) covered by a small disc of soft metal known as
- High power firearms (>1,400 fps but usually percussion cap or primer cap
2,200-2500 fps) Center fire cartridge
As to the nature of the bore - Percussion cap located at the center
- Smooth bore - Most common
- Rifled bore Rimfire cartridge
As to manner of firing - Primer is placed inside the rim of the shell
- Pistol – single handed weapon - Common in 0.22 caliber firearm
- Rifle – shoulder fired weapon Firearm with a pin
BULLET
The projectile attached to the free end of the
cartridge case
Classification
- Shape of the tip
Conical Revolver
Hemispherical
Wad cutter (square nose)
Hollow point
- Presence or absence of jacket
Naked lead bullet
Jacketed bullet
- Full jacketed bullet
- Semi-jacketed bullet
FLAME
Brought about by the ignition of the
propellant
Does not usually go beyond a distance of 6
inches and in pistols is often less than 3 inches
Causes burning of the skin in contact or near
fire
Shooter is close if there is a burn present on
the victim’s body
CONTUSION COLLAR
Caused by the pressure of the bullet on the
skin
- Due to rebound of the skin outward from
initial pressure