Forensic diagnostics of the range of rifled firearm calculated by back spatter over clothing.

Background: Numerous studies have been conducted by using sophisticated methodologies for the deduction of range in cases of firearm injuries. However, the stark dearth of literature for similar purpose by just simple analysis of blood traces on items of clothing is astonishing.

Purpose: This study was done to determine the relationship between range of a rifled firearm and blood traces on the clothing of victims in firearm injuries.