Chapter 9, Problem 16RQ

Summary Introduction

To understand: The term used when a dark ring is produced by the firearm that has fired not more than 3 feet from the target.

Introduction: A firearm is a gun which is designed to load and fire. The firearm is of two types, handguns and long guns. The distance determination from the firearm to the target is essential for identifying the mode of attack. The examination of gunshots and its patterns provides clues about whether the shot was from close or long range.