Loss of Visual Acuity due to Blank Cartridge Gun Injury: Case Report
Journal: ADLİ TIP BÜLTENİ "THE BULLETIN OF LEGAL MEDICINE" (Vol.19, No. 2)Publication Date: 2014-08-01
Authors : Serbülent KILIÇ; Fatih Sezer; Gürol Cantürk;
Page : 105-107
Keywords : Blank firing gun; Injury; Death; Homicide; Loss of visual acuity.;
Abstract
Blank cartridge guns are much easily accessible than conventional firearms because their appearance and sound cannot be easily distinguished from those of the real guns. Besides, they are cheap and do not require any handling license. Blank weapons; are known to be used as a tool in mutilation, homicide and suicide. In this study, we present a permanent orbital sequel in a woman who was shot in her head, by her husband using a modified blank cartridge gun, and discuss how blank cartridge guns threat public security.
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