When you are assessing someone with a gunshot wound from a rifle, which of the following is important to remember?
A) The zone of injury is larger than that expected with other types of weapons.
B) The muzzle velocity is less than that of a handgun.
C) The trajectory is longer, allowing more energy to be dissipated by drag before it strikes the victim.
D) The cavitation is limited to the direct path of the bullet.

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Rifle bullets have a higher muzzle velocity and are typically more powerful than bullets from handguns, resulting in a larger zone of injury.

When You Are Assessing Someone with a Gunshot Wound from a Rifle