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Citation |
Austin AE, van den Heuvel C, Heath K, Gilbert JD, Byard RW. J. Forensic Sci. 2012; 57(6): 1495-1496. |
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Affiliation |
Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology, The University of Adelaide, Frome Road, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia. Forensic Science SA, 21 Divett Place, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2012, American Society for Testing and Materials, Publisher John Wiley and Sons) |
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22471964 |
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Abstract |
Two cases are reported from South Australia, where deaths occurred that were due to single self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the head in individuals who were visiting indoor firearm ranges. Case 1: A 54-year-old man visiting an indoor firing range placed a .357 magnum handgun to his head and fired one shot. Case 2: A 23-year-old woman who was being instructed in firearm usage at an indoor firing range placed a 9 mm handgun to her head and fired one shot. In both cases, deaths were due to cerebral laceration with skull fracture. Firing ranges may be utilized by individuals who are seeking weapons for suicide attempts, and suicide may be successfully undertaken at such locations even while a victim is under direct supervision. In jurisdictions, where firearm ownership is strictly legislated, it may be that clubs can inadvertently provide access to firearms for this type of activity. Language: en |