Fatal .45–70 Rifle Wounding of a Policeman Wearing a Bulletproof Vest

Volume 27, Issue 2 (April 1982)

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ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 April 1982
Page Count: 5

Fatal .45–70 Rifle Wounding of a Policeman Wearing a Bulletproof Vest
Thomas, GE
Associate medical examiner, Office of the Medical Examiner, FL.

(Received 12 August 1981; accepted 9 October 1981)

Abstract

This report presents the findings in the case of a fatal gunshot wound from a relatively high-energy rifle suffered by a law enforcement officer wearing a bulletproof vest. Also presented is a discussion of missile energy transfer for individuals wearing protective clothing.

Keywords:
criminalistics, protective clothing, wound ballistics

Paper ID: JFS11502J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11502J
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Author Title Fatal .45–70 Rifle Wounding of a Policeman Wearing a Bulletproof Vest Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee E30

		SEDL / Journals / Journal of Forensic Sciences (JOFS) / Citation Page Volume 27, Issue 2 (April 1982) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (400K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0022-1198 CODEN: JFSCA Published Online: 1 April 1982 Page Count: 5 Fatal .45–70 Rifle Wounding of a Policeman Wearing a Bulletproof Vest Thomas, GE Associate medical examiner, Office of the Medical Examiner, FL. (Received 12 August 1981; accepted 9 October 1981) Abstract This report presents the findings in the case of a fatal gunshot wound from a relatively high-energy rifle suffered by a law enforcement officer wearing a bulletproof vest. Also presented is a discussion of missile energy transfer for individuals wearing protective clothing. Keywords: criminalistics, protective clothing, wound ballistics Paper ID: JFS11502J DOI: 10.1520/JFS11502J ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title Fatal .45–70 Rifle Wounding of a Policeman Wearing a Bulletproof Vest Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee E30