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Pattern injuries from blows with the muzzle end of a handgun

Pattern injuries from blows with the muzzle end of a handgun

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1778034115

Pattern injuries from blows with the muzzle end of a handgun

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Full title

Pattern injuries from blows with the muzzle end of a handgun

Publisher

Ireland: Elsevier B.V

Journal title

Forensic science international, 2015-12, Vol.257, p.341-346

Language

English

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Publisher

Ireland: Elsevier B.V

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Scope and Contents

Contents

Abstract Pistols, revolvers and blank guns are not only used to discharge cartridges, but also for hits to the victim. In such cases, the blows preferably affect the head and/or the interposed hands protecting the body. The impact is mostly exerted either by the grip of a pistol or the butt of a revolver. In vigorous thrusts inflicted with the muzz...

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Full title

Pattern injuries from blows with the muzzle end of a handgun

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Record Identifier

TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1778034115

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1778034115

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ISSN

0379-0738

E-ISSN

1872-6283

DOI

10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.09.018

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