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    1. The document discusses determining probable gunshot range based on characteristics found on clothing fired upon from different distances. 2. At close range (0-2 inches), evidence includes a gaping hole, smudging, tattooing, and singeing. 3. At intermediate range (8-36 inches), tattooing is typically observed. 4. Beyond 36 inches, evidence of powder tattooing is seldom present, making gunshot range difficult to determine beyond this distance.

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    1. The document discusses determining probable gunshot range based on characteristics found on clothing fired upon from different distances. 2. At close range (0-2 inches), evidence includes a gaping hole, smudging, tattooing, and singeing. 3. At intermediate range (8-36 inches), tattooing is typically observed. 4. Beyond 36 inches, evidence of powder tattooing is seldom present, making gunshot range difficult to determine beyond this distance.

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    Experiment 7

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    Mhel Angel Bautista Bulawit
    1. The document discusses determining probable gunshot range based on characteristics found on clothing fired upon from different distances. 2. At close range (0-2 inches), evidence includes a gaping hole, smudging, tattooing, and singeing. 3. At intermediate range (8-36 inches), tattooing is typically observed. 4. Beyond 36 inches, evidence of powder tattooing is seldom present, making gunshot range difficult to determine beyond this distance.

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    1. smudging, tattooing, singeing, and gaping hole 2.

    Tattooing

    3. Smudging and tattooing 4. Evidence of powder tattooing is seldom present


    NAME: BULAWIT, MIA FLOR GROUP NUMBER: __________

    YEAR AND SECTION: CCR-3 B2 DATE PERFORMED: ________

    PROFESSOR: DEOGRACIAS, MARY ANN DATE CORRECTED: _________

    EXPERIMENT ON
    DETERMINATION OF THE PROBABLE GUNSHOT RANGE

    I. OBJECTIVE: To study the different characteristic patterns produced by firearms from


    different
    distances.

    II. MATERIALS/REAGENTS;
    Clothing fired upon at closed range

    Clothing fired at a distance of 2 to 8 inches

    Clothing fired at a distance of 8 to 36 inches

    Clothing fired beyond 36 inches

    III. DISCUSSION
    When a clothing is received in the laboratory with a request to determine the probable
    distance from which the victim was shot, it is first examined microscopically for possible powder
    residue, singeing, burning, smudging and powder tattooing. The presence and amount of
    powder residues will depend upon a number of factors. If the gun is discharged when held
    closed to the body of the victim, two types of discoloration will be observed around the hole of
    the entrance, namely; smudging and tattooing. Smudging is produced when the gun is held
    from 2 inches to a maximum of 8 inches. The smoke and soot will be deposited around the hole
    of the entrance producing a dirty, grimy appearance.

    This observation is more pronounced when the ammunition used contains black powder.
    Individual specks of tattooing around the hole are visible with the naked eye. The area of
    blackening around the perforation will diminish in size as the muzzle of the gun is held at a
    distance of 8 inches. If the gun is held at a slightly greater distance from the target but within
    the range of the powder blast which is estimated to be about 36 inches, the partially burned
    and unburned particles will be driven into the surface around the gunshot hole producing a
    black coarsely peppered pattern called tattooing.
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    Beyond a distance of 36 inches, evidence of powder tattooing is seldom present.


    Nitrates particles may be present even at a distance of about a meter but this will not be
    sufficient basis for gunshot range determination. Distance from which a firearm is discharged
    may be classified into three zones namely:

    1. Those in which the muzzle of the gun is held directly in contact with the body
    of the victim or practically so.

    2. Those in which the muzzle of the gun is held from about 8 to 36 inches away.
    3. Those in which the muzzle of the gun is held 36 inches or more.
    IV. PROCEDURE:
    1. Examine closely each of the above materials visually and microscopically.
    2. Observe for possible powder residues, singeing, gapng hole, smudging, carbon collar,
    and powder tattooing.

    V. OBSERVATION:
    1. From the above findings and observations, fill up the table below:

    Clothing Number Characteristic Patterns Probable Gunshot Range


    Observed
    Gaping hole, Smudging, 0 to 2 inches (contact)
    1 tattooing, and Sigeing
    Tattooing 8 to 36 inches
    2
    Smudging and tattooing 2 to 8 inches
    3
    Evidence of powder tattooing Beyond 36
    4 is seldom present
    2. Illustrate the following:
    a. Smudging c. Tattooing

    b. Gaping hole d. carbon collar

    VI. CONCLUSION:
    1. Define the following:
    a. Smudging - Is the blackening of the area around the bullet hole/bullet perforation.
    b. Tattooing -Is a black coarsely peppered pattern the bullet perforation.
    c. Singeing- Means slight burning of clothing.
    d. Gaping hole- Means when the clothing is widely torn.
    e. Carbon collar – Is a black deposit found on the periphery of the gunshot wound.
    f. Is it always possible to determine probable gunshot range? Explain.
    No, because the distance is beyond of 36 inches, that is why we cant see the gunshot
    powder inside the body of a victim

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