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¹Department of Emergency Medicine, Ataturk University, School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey. sahinaslan29@hotmail.com

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Summary

Air guns and blank guns are dangerous weapons, not toys. These nonpowder firearms cause serious injuries and are increasingly used in suicide attempts, highlighting their destructive potential.

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Forensic Pathology
Public Health
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Air guns and blank guns are widely available and often perceived as toys.
Millions of nonpowder firearms are sold annually, with significant rates of emergency department visits for injuries.
The perception of these weapons as harmless contributes to their misuse and increasing injury incidents.

Observation:

The study reports four cases of head injury resulting from air gun or blank gun use.
In these cases, individuals used their parents' firearms for suicide attempts.
Initial presentation of injuries can be misleading, masking severe internal damage.

Findings:

Air gun and blank gun injuries can be severe and potentially lethal.
These incidents underscore the serious internal tissue pathologies that can result from seemingly minor injuries.
The cases demonstrate a disturbing trend of using these weapons for self-harm.

Implications:

There is a critical need to re-evaluate the classification and regulation of air guns and blank guns.
Public awareness campaigns are necessary to educate about the dangers associated with these weapons.
Healthcare providers should maintain a high index of suspicion for severe internal injuries from nonpowder firearm incidents.