Modern state and perspectives of forensic diagnostic of firearms traumas inflicted by state short- barreled firearms in Ukraine Cover Image

Современное состояние и перспективы судебно-медицинской диагностики огнестрельной травмы, причиненной штатным короткоствольным оружием на Украине
Modern state and perspectives of forensic diagnostic of firearms traumas inflicted by state short- barreled firearms in Ukraine

Author(s): Vitaliy Shcherbak
Subject(s): Criminal Law, Security and defense, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Baltijas Starptautiskā akadēmija
Keywords: firearm injury; short-barreled gun; 9x18mm ammo; pistols "Fort"»;

Summary/Abstract: The problem of the prevalence of firearm trauma in the world in general and in Ukraine in particular was considered in the report. The analysis of the quantity of offenses involving firearms in Ukraine during the last five years was shown. Particular attention was paid to the use of staff short-barreled fi rearms by the members of state law enforcement agencies. The historical aspects of research of firearm injuries from “Fort” series pistols were studied. The modern trends in scientific research in the area of firearms trauma in Ukraine were reviewed. The promising directions of the scientific study of firearms trauma for practical expert problem solving were identified.

  • Issue Year: 44/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 71-78
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Russian