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Cause & Effect

• Blunt Trauma

– The MAXIMUM desired effect of an impact
munitions is Blunt Trauma.

• An impact from an object, that leaves the body
surface intact, but may cause sufficient (non-life
threatening) injury to distract, control, or
incapacitate the subject.

Cause & Effect

• The possibility always exist for physical

injury whenever impact weapons are used.
– Abrasions or Contusions

– Lacerations

– Fractures
– Concussions
• Glancing blows or missed target

• Falling or collapsing of the subject.

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