<prompt> A circular bullet wound, erythema seen around the margin, blackening tattooing present. What is the range?Close shot entry woundClose shot exit woundDistant shot entry woundDistant shot exit wound  <response>: Ans. A. Close shot entry woundRef: Essentials of Forensic medicine, Dr KS narayana Reddy, 33th Edition, P: 216Presence of erythema, blackening tattooing around the wound indicates that it is close shot. 