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 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. |