Firearms
Published on Oct 27, 2016
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Firearms
Here is a great site from Utah Med School, with photos of injuries (including sharp force and others).
https://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/FORHTML/FORIDX.html#4
https://library.med.utah.edu/WebPath/FORHTML/FORIDX.html#4
Objective
- Have a basic Understanding of Firearms
- Determine the forensic value of Firearm injuries
Photo by SBSTNC
Firearms are involved in 2/3 homicides & nearly 2/3 of all gun deaths are suicides
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Types of firearms:
Photo by Matt Briney
Long Arms & Handguns
Photo by Moto@Club4AG
Long Arms
- Rifles
- Shotguns
Rifles (fired from shoulder)
- Bolt Action
- Semi-automatic
- Fully Automatic
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Shotguns (shoot shot)
- No rifling (usually)
- Various cartridges
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Single Shot
Derringer
Revolver
Autoloading
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Objective
- Have a basic Understanding of Firearms
- Determine the forensic value of Firearm injuries
Photo by SBSTNC
Gunshot wounds (GSW)
Wound Theory
- Perforation by bullet
- Trauma from temporary cavity
- Bullet break up injuries
- Type of tissue perforated
- Length of wound track
Photo by Bird Eye
Classification of Wounds
420, 405, OR ACCIDENT
Photo by Ignacio Conejo
