Scorching results from?
Singeing of hair/ scorching - due to the escape of hot gases by the sides of the muzzle end results in Singeing of hairs. Peppering- Grains of gunpowder being driven into the skin. Smudging- Superficial deposit of smoke on the skin. Lead ring / Metal ring around entry wound - Deposition of lead or other metal on the skin.
The flame emerging from the muzzle
Grains of gunpowder being driven into the skin
Superficial deposit of smoke on the skin
Deposition of lead or other metal in the skin
Ballistics