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ICRC film 2008  ref. V-F-CR-F-00943 
Wound ballistics: an introduction for health, legal, forensic, military and law enforcement professionals
This DVD explores the impact on human tissue of bullets from rifles and handguns, as well as fragments from explosive weapons – an area of study known as wound ballistics. Designed for instructional purposes, the film has been made for a range of specialist audiences.

ICRC, Geneva, 2008 / running time : 37 minutes / DVD-Rom multi-lingual: English, French, German / including a brochure available in English only/ price CHF 30.- / ref. V-F-CR-F-00943


 Video extract

Health professionals, who treat people wounded by weapons, will benefit from a better understanding of the physical process of wounding. Lawyers need a good grasp of wound ballistics to promote rules limiting the use of force and prohibiting certain bullets. Forensic experts require an understanding of wound ballistics when presenting evidence in court about cause of death.

The accompanying brochure is intended to further enhance understanding of the film’s content. It includes a useful glossary of terms, additional technical information and a summary of pertinent international legal texts.



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