Basing on the largest experience in the country, authors characterize the dynamics of growth, localizaton and severity of wounds from traumatic (nonlethal) weapon. Every third victim with neck wound had deep neck structures damage. Open wounds of thorax and abdomen, though performed from traumatic weapon, pose a certain life threat.

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