Wounding potential of 4.4-mm (.173) caliber steel ball projectiles
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DOI: 10.1007/s00414-018-1816-6
Abstract: From time to time, severe or fatal injuries caused by small caliber air rifle projectiles are seen. In forensic sciences, the theoretical wounding potential of these weapons and projectiles is widely known. Usually, shots against… read more here.
Keywords: 173 caliber; wounding potential; caliber; air ... See more keywords
Vertebral artery injury due to air rifle: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.01.097
Abstract: Introduction This case report presents a rare case of vertebral artery and spinal cord injury due to air rifle pellet. Case presentation A previously healthy 19-year-old male was shot on his left neck incidentally during… read more here.
Keywords: artery injury; air rifle; case; vertebral artery ... See more keywords
Empirical evaluation of spring powered air rifle storage and modifications on forensic practice and casework.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.11.004
Abstract: Air weapons are commonly used by civilian populations across the world, particularly by those under 18, and discharges often result in desecration, criminal damage and animal abuse. Online forums and websites provide an accessible resource… read more here.
Keywords: storage; casework; spring powered; air ... See more keywords
Towards the investigation of shooting incidents: evaluation of fracture pattern on polymethylmethacrylate sheet made by .22″ and .177″caliber air rifle
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04088
Abstract: Scientific examination of the physical evidence provides significant information beyond a reasonable doubt. Due to the increasing use of the glassy polymer i.e. polymethylmethacrylate instead of glass, the probability of the occurrence of the fractured… read more here.
Keywords: polymethylmethacrylate sheet; pattern polymethylmethacrylate; fracture; fracture pattern ... See more keywords
Feasibility of Hypnosis on Performance in Air Rifle Shooting Competition
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DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2020.1799655
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of a single hypnosis intervention on shooting performance in a 10-meter air rifle competition. Eight shooting athletes from the Swiss national team participated in the experiment; an A-B-A single… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; hypnosis; competition; air rifle ... See more keywords
Drag coefficients of air rifle pellets with wide range of geometries
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DOI: 10.1177/0954406221991190
Abstract: Air rifle and air pistol target shooting are included in major intentional and national sports competitions and are also highly popular sport pastimes. Published scientific studies of pellet drag are very rare, in contrast to… read more here.
Keywords: pellet; geometry; drag coefficient; air rifle ... See more keywords