An antique pistol fatality: consideration of the legal and pathological aspects: a case report.
This article presents a case report of a shooting using an antique pistol. The unusual pathological findings are presented, together with a review of the law in this area. It seems that there is currently a loophole in the 1997 Firearms Act by means of which 'enthusiasts' or 'collectors' may legally possess weapons and then subsequently acquire ammunition illegally.
Cook
Deborah S
DS
Wales Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff CF14 4XN.
James
Ryk S
RS
D000059:Accidents; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005389:Firearms / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000473:pathology*