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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Firearm ownership is restricted due to manufacturing complexity and legal controls.
  • Handmade firearms, including mole guns, can be produced without legal repercussions.
  • Mole guns are agricultural tools designed to propel pellets, similar to shotguns.

Observation:

  • This study examines three fatalities involving mole guns.
  • Two cases were accidental discharges during handling or setup.
  • One case was a suicide where the mole gun was self-inflicted.

Findings:

  • A 51-year-old man died from injuries sustained during accidental discharge.
  • A 78-year-old man died instantly from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • A 43-year-old man died from accidental discharge while setting up the device.

Implications:

  • Mole guns can inflict fatal wounds at close range.
  • The unregulated production and use of mole guns pose a significant public health risk.
  • Current firearm legislation should be extended to include devices like mole guns.