Research Article

IMPACTS of SUPERSONIC and SUBSONIC AMMUNITION on GUNSHOT RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION

Volume: 13 Number: 1 May 29, 2024
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IMPACTS of SUPERSONIC and SUBSONIC AMMUNITION on GUNSHOT RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION

Abstract

In incidents where firearms are involved, the determination of the firing distance is one of the basic steps of the analysis aimed at determining the origin of the incident with Forensic Shot Analysis studies. Shot residues consist of partially burned and unburnt powder grains, gunpowder gas, capsule residues and inorganic and organic residues. As a result of determining the presence and density of shot residues on the target, the distance from which the shot was fired can be determined. The pattern and density of shot residues exhibit a direct correlation with the specifications of firearms and ammunition. The intended use and traits of the weapon affect the properties of the ammunition. An instance of specialised ammunition is subsonic cartridges which have lower powder burn rates and amounts compared to supersonic cartridges. To ensure accurate gunshot residue analysis, gunshot residue density and pattern from reference test-fires are necessary. The key factors affecting the GSR analysis are the type of weapon and ammunition used during test-fires, which should closely match those used in the incident. Any variation in these variables can reduce the precision of the residue analysis. In the study, an independent T-test was applied to determine whether there is a significant difference between the gunshot residue density on the target during test firing of 9×19mm diameter and type Supersonic and Subsonic cartridges with semi-automatic pistols at distances of 0cm, 15cm, 30cm, 60cm and 100cm. It was determined that a significant difference existed between supersonic and subsonic cartridges in the density and patterns of gunshot residue on the target resulting from shots fired at the mentioned distances.

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Supporting Institution

Jandarma ve Sahil Güvenlik Akademisi 22B4 Numaralı Bilimsel Araştırma Projesi kapsamında desteklenmiştir.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Forensic Medicine

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 29, 2024

Submission Date

November 2, 2023

Acceptance Date

March 6, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 13 Number: 1

APA
Öğünç, G. İ., Şen, N., Yüksel, B., Oğur, E., & İşcan, H. (2024). IMPACTS of SUPERSONIC and SUBSONIC AMMUNITION on GUNSHOT RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi, 13(1), 27-62. https://doi.org/10.28956/gbd.1384857
AMA
1.Öğünç Gİ, Şen N, Yüksel B, Oğur E, İşcan H. IMPACTS of SUPERSONIC and SUBSONIC AMMUNITION on GUNSHOT RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2024;13(1):27-62. doi:10.28956/gbd.1384857
Chicago
Öğünç, Gökhan İbrahim, Nilgün Şen, Bayram Yüksel, Emre Oğur, and Hatice İşcan. 2024. “IMPACTS of SUPERSONIC and SUBSONIC AMMUNITION on GUNSHOT RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION”. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi 13 (1): 27-62. https://doi.org/10.28956/gbd.1384857.
EndNote
Öğünç Gİ, Şen N, Yüksel B, Oğur E, İşcan H (May 1, 2024) IMPACTS of SUPERSONIC and SUBSONIC AMMUNITION on GUNSHOT RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi 13 1 27–62.
IEEE
[1]G. İ. Öğünç, N. Şen, B. Yüksel, E. Oğur, and H. İşcan, “IMPACTS of SUPERSONIC and SUBSONIC AMMUNITION on GUNSHOT RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION”, Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 27–62, May 2024, doi: 10.28956/gbd.1384857.
ISNAD
Öğünç, Gökhan İbrahim - Şen, Nilgün - Yüksel, Bayram - Oğur, Emre - İşcan, Hatice. “IMPACTS of SUPERSONIC and SUBSONIC AMMUNITION on GUNSHOT RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION”. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi 13/1 (May 1, 2024): 27-62. https://doi.org/10.28956/gbd.1384857.
JAMA
1.Öğünç Gİ, Şen N, Yüksel B, Oğur E, İşcan H. IMPACTS of SUPERSONIC and SUBSONIC AMMUNITION on GUNSHOT RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2024;13:27–62.
MLA
Öğünç, Gökhan İbrahim, et al. “IMPACTS of SUPERSONIC and SUBSONIC AMMUNITION on GUNSHOT RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION”. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 13, no. 1, May 2024, pp. 27-62, doi:10.28956/gbd.1384857.
Vancouver
1.Gökhan İbrahim Öğünç, Nilgün Şen, Bayram Yüksel, Emre Oğur, Hatice İşcan. IMPACTS of SUPERSONIC and SUBSONIC AMMUNITION on GUNSHOT RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION. Güvenlik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2024 May 1;13(1):27-62. doi:10.28956/gbd.1384857

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