Ballistic variables and tissue devitalisation in penetrating injury-establishing relationship through meta-analysis of a number of pig tests

A method for using the regression function for obtaining tissue destruction figures for any point of wound channel formed in tissue simulant is presented. The figures are intended for meaningful comparison of the injury potential of various bullets and not for forecasting actual tissue injuries. The documentation of the ballistic properties in animal tests also seems somewhat lacking. Some changes in documenting firearms injuries are proposed in order to validate the methods and further enhance the fidelity of simulant testing.