Determining The Shot Range From Makarov Pistol 9 Mm Caliber For The Depth Of Bullet Integration Into A Wooden Obstacle[Определение Дальности Выстрела Из Пистолета Макарова Калибра 9 Мм По Глубине Внедрения Пули В Деревянную Преграду]

Introduction. The investigation of crimes involving the use of firearms is a complex multi-level task that investigators and criminologists face. As part of the inspection in cases of these categories, the situation at the scene of the incident is clarified, in particular, whether there was an event associated with a single use of a weapon with the firing of several shots, etc. Methods. The main purpose of the inspection is to detect, record and remove traces of the use of small arms, namely cartridges, bullets, shot, buckshot and other possible components of the cartridge. Increasing the efficiency and quality of the investigation of this type of crime is largely determined by the effectiveness of the inspection of the crime scene and the reconstruction of the event at the crime scene. One of the most important tasks of inspecting the place where a firearm was used is to determine the direction and distance of the shot based on gunshot damage. Analysis. This scientific article is devoted to the topic, namely, determining the firing range of a 9 mm Makarov pistol based on the depth of penetration of the bullet into a wooden barrier. The work makes an attempt to synthesize the scientific and educational methodological style of presenting the material. Solutions to the issues under consideration are presented, if possible, in a clear and simple language without loss of scientific content, and, if necessary, supplemented by an explanation of the mathematical component of the least squares method. Results. Forensic research in the field of determining the range of a shot from a 9 mm Makarov pistol based on the depth of penetration of the bullet into a wooden barrier will allow forensic experts to successfully determine the direction and distance of the shot based on gunshot damage.