A gunshot is a single discharge of a gun, typically a man-portable firearm, producing a visible flash, a powerful and loud shockwave and often chemical gunshot residue.

2 days ago · An investigation is underway after 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University's campus, officials say.

Dec 23, 2025 · Learn how to provide first aid for gunshot wounds, control bleeding, apply a tourniquet correctly, and respond before medical help arrives.

Apr 25, 2025 · Learn how to treat a gunshot wound using the MARCH protocol. This guide shares first-aid steps every responsible gun owner should know.

Dec 15, 2025 · Call 911 and follow the dispatcher's instructions for a gunshot wound. Stopping the bleeding is crucial, use strong pressure or a tourniquet if trained. Gunshot wounds to the chest …

3 days ago · This article provides a comprehensive review on the management of ballistic injuries in the emergency department, including how to assess and manage gunshot wounds, how to …

Jan 8, 2026 · A gunshot wound (GSW) is a form of ballistic trauma resulting from a projectile, typically a bullet, fired from a firearm. This injury is characterized by the rapid transfer of kinetic …

Learn about the key first aid steps to take for dealing with gunshot wound emergencies, how long it takes to recover and the outlook for treatment

Nov 2, 2025 · Gunshot injuries are a type of penetrating trauma that often require imaging assessment, and this evaluation has both clinical relevance (assessment of organ damage, …

Gunshot injuries in civilian and military populations can have serious long-term health and socioeconomic consequences. [1] Primary injuries following ballistic trauma include soft-tissue …