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Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract Indirect fractures from gunshot wounds can occur when a projectile impacts soft tissue without making direct contact with the bone. Existing biomechanical and clinical research suggests that indirect fractures result in lower levels of comminution, and that resultant fracture patterns can resemble those seen in blunt force trauma (e.g., wedge ...
Alexandra Semma Tamayo +4 more
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OrganizacijaThe use of firearms represents the most severe coercive measure in policing and requires a high level of legal knowledge, technical competence, and psychological preparedness.
Knez Miroslav, Krope Srečko Felix
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A quiet revolution: expansive learning in firearms training
, 2013 Our paper considers the lessons learnt from collaborative developments in firearms instructor training based at the Tactical Firearms Unit at Kent Police College.
Leonard, V., Beighton, C., Poma, S.
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1200 paths and counting: A script analysis of firearms trafficking in the Province of Quebec, Canada
Purpose Based on the crime script approach, the main objective of this study was to identify steps involved in firearms trafficking in the Province of Quebec, Canada. Our analysis focused on actions performed by actors, facilitating conditions, obstacles
Blais, E, Décary-Hétu, D, Leclerc, B
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Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract Suicides disguised as homicides present a persistent challenge in forensic case analysis, particularly when the weapon is deliberately removed after discharge. This study investigates the evolution of weapon concealment techniques—specifically the “load‐and‐rope” and “helium balloon‐tied gun” methods—across documented casework, forensic ...
Ernesto Damiani +2 more
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Do Gun Buybacks Save Lives? Evidence from Panel Data [PDF]
In 1997, Australia implemented a gun buyback program that reduced the stock of firearms by around one-fifth. Using differences across states in the number of firearms withdrawn, we test whether the reduction in firearms availability affected firearm ...
Leigh, Andrew, Neill, Christine
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Maxillofacial Injuries Due to Firearms (Ballistics) [PDF]
Introduction: Maxillofacial injuries caused by firearms can vary in severity and tissue damage, with the severity determined by the characteristics and nature of the bullet and the anatomical structures involved.
Suhartono, Antonius Winoto +3 more
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Thermal persistence and physicochemical modification of inorganic gunshot residue (IGSR)
Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract In the medicolegal context, GSR analysis plays a key role in clarifying the dynamics of firearm‐related deaths, including lesion identification and firing distance determination. However, postmortem alterations of the body, such as thermal exposure, may influence the analysis of lesions and complicate interpretation.
Gianmarco Argentiero +8 more
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Firearm sexual homicide offenders: Criminal careers, psychopathology, and offense conduct
Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract Most homicides are firearm‐perpetrated, but in sexual homicide, offenders are more likely to utilize personal weapons (e.g., hands and feet), contact weapons (e.g., blunt object), or edged weapons (e.g., knife) to comport with their fantasy life, motivational states, and psychopathology.
Matt DeLisi +3 more
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On the origin and development of portable firearms (14th-19th centuries)
Tyragetia, 2013 Weapons have always been and will be of great importance in the history of mankind. Almost all social and historical development of human civilization is intrinsically linked to the invention and improvement of the various models of weapons.
Sergiu Dobrea
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