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[RancidMind]

Originally Posted by vulturedoors ↗

I'm an actual forensics major, and what I can tell you is that bullet ballistics is a complex science. There are so many variables in angle, distance, caliber, the strength of the bone/flesh at the point of impact, etc. that it is impossible to predict exactly what a bullet wound will look like.

But there are some general characteristics that let you draw some basic conclusions. As indicated in the pictures, the presence of stippling (powder burns) around the wound indicates that the shot was very close, probably less than 1 foot. If you find bruising around the wound, or physical indentation, that is often a sign that the gun was pressed against the skin and then fired.

^Appreciate the explaination VERY much! Thanks for posting that; so when I can't explain, or am too lazy to, people like you can clarify. Here's another thumbs-up

[Curb Stomper]

Originally Posted by vulturedoors ↗

I'm an actual forensics major, and what I can tell you is that bullet ballistics is a complex science. There are so many variables in angle, distance, caliber, the strength of the bone/flesh at the point of impact, etc. that it is impossible to predict exactly what a bullet wound will look like.

But there are some general characteristics that let you draw some basic conclusions. As indicated in the pictures, the presence of stippling (powder burns) around the wound indicates that the shot was very close, probably less than 1 foot. If you find bruising around the wound, or physical indentation, that is often a sign that the gun was pressed against the skin and then fired.

I actually know nothing of forensics and ballistics of bullets. On the other hand, I love shiny guns.