We report an unusual case of an accidental firearm injury, in a 35-year-old male firearm trainer, by a bullet cover fired in a retrograde manner, which was lodged in his right nasal cavity just reaching sphenoid sinuses without any neurological impairment. The extent of tissue damage and posterior extent of tract was assessed by plain radiography and CT scans. The bullet cover was recovered under endoscopic guidance and the wound sutured with a small defect left for healing by secondary intention keeping in mind second stage reconstruction of the persisting defect. On follow up the wound had healed with good esthetic results. The case showed that gunshot injuries can be treated primarily as well that undermining of the edges of wound and regular well-lubricated dressings are key to good healing.
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