1. SHOT GUN INJURY Entry wound: Contact shot
Muzzle impression, Tissues pink due to CO
Large, oval or round with ragged & contused edges.
There may be extrusion of tissue due to blow back effect, i.e. expansion of gases beneath the skin.

2. SHOT GUN INJURY
Contact wound of the head is associated with severe mutilation & damage.
There is usually a large, irregular defect in the skull with radiating fracture lines.

4. SHOT GUN INJURY Close Range: (Up To few inches) entry wound -
Similar to contact wound, but scorching, singeing of hair, blackening, tattooing are more extensive, depending on the range.
Wad is usually seen.

5. SHOT GUN INJURY Near range (1 to 3 feet)
The shot begins to disperse & individual pellet holes are often seen.
As range increases, the main entry wound becomes smaller while individual pellet wounds become more numerous.
Wad may be present.
No scorching ( singeing ).
Blackening & tattooing present.

7. SHOT GUN INJURY Distant Range (Beyond 3 feet):
Shot dispersed widely, with individual pellet wounds only.
No scorching, blackening, tattooing.
Death is rare.