Citation

Peschel O, Manthei A, Kuhl C. Arch. Kriminol. 2004; 214(1-2): 1-10.

Vernacular Title

Verletzungspotential von FX-Farbmarkierungsmunition.

Affiliation

Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Universität München.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Verlag Schmidt-Romhild)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15384458

Abstract

Colour marking cartridges as the FX ammunition (Simunition Europe, Brussels) are increasingly used by the police for realistic close range combat training. Conversion kits for service weapons of different manufacturers are available. The ballistic data of this ammunition is reported and experimentally verified. The risk of injury seems to be very low, if the recommended protective equipment is used. Small hematomas up to superficial lacerations are to be expected only in areas over a bony support. Shots to the unprotected eye will result in severe injuries.