Abstract:In India, firearm injury is a global issue and causes significant hazards. Firearms and their use are modifiable risk factors which could help reduce the burden of violent death if recognized and addressed. Materials and Methods: Hospital-based Descriptive Retrospective Research was conducted at the Department of Forensic Medicine S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur during the period from May 2014 to October 2015. Results: Firearm crime has a burden of 0.49 per cent (115 cases). Males (9:1) outnumber females. Major… Show more
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