How Bullets Do Damage

We all know that bullets do damage to a body. But do you really know why? Sure, the bullet makes a hole. But that hole is only part of the problem.

Injury By Firearms – Insider Details

Wounds by Firearms

When a Bullet Enters the Body

When a bullet enters the body, the energy that put it there dissipates and creates a cavity. That cavity stretches, distorts, and compresses the surrounding tissue. This is known as blast effect and the faster the bullet, the greater the blast effect; as well, the greater the bodily damage. If the bullet tumbles or oscillates within the body, the potential for damage increases even more.

Here’s a video on exactly what a bullet does to tissue. Notice that even though the entry wound looks like a tidy hole, the skin expanded and contracted greatly with the initial impact. It’s pretty shocking. There’s also a bit about bullet proof vests.

Damage Done by Different Guns

Most people understand that different guns do different levels of damage. But that level of damage can be hard to describe because we writers can’t envision it. Here are some examples of the damage done by different guns.

What If the Bullet Isn’t From a Gun?

What if the bullet isn’t fired from a gun. Is it still dangerous? For those of you looking for creative ways to kill with a bullet, this video is for you. (I love Hickok45 on YouTube. Fantastic resource and just a charming fella.)

The Deadliest Weapon of Them All: Master Ken

In our next round on FightWrite.net we will look at the sort of wounds created by firearms. Until then, I leave you with a beautiful disarm by Victor Marx and the perfect disarm by Master Ken. OSS and get blood on your pages!