What is best practice for CTB via gunshot to chest/heart

[neurotoxic]

(Would have asked in the firearms megathread but i cant seem to get answers there) I am not looking to debate the effectiveness overall of my chosen method, just looking to get an opinion about how to make a shot to the chest as quick and effective as possible from people who know more about firearms than I do. I have a handgun, but can get a shotgun if needed. Currently from what I understand hollowpoints are going to be most effective for my use case, but i just dont know enough to be sure. I would go with shotgun, only if i can be somewhat confident it wont disfigure my body too badly. I am expecting someone close to me to find me, and loved ones will likely see my body, so i am trying to protect them from traumatiziation because from personal experience the state you see someone in when they've died sticks in your head.

 

[neurotoxic]

bumping

 

[OkayFine]

Study anatomy, make sure you know where the heart is. There are common misconceptions about its location. A chest wound that misses could extend your suffering immensely. I don't know what you're going through, but I hope you find peace and relief however whatever happens.

 

[neurotoxic]

Study anatomy, make sure you know where the heart is. There are common misconceptions about its location. A chest wound that misses could extend your suffering immensely. I don't know what you're going through, but I hope you find peace and relief however whatever happens.

this is good advice, thank you. I havent done enough research into that

 

[Claymore7274]

you should probably get a shotgun, just to be sure

 

[neurotoxic]

you should probably get a shotgun, just to be sure

my concern is it leaving to large a hole in my chest that would not be hide-able, but yes i agree it would be more effective, i just cant find information about a point blank shotgun round the the chest and what state that would leave my body in.

 

[neurotoxic]

bumping, still looking for more info on the viability of shotguns for my purposes and the likelihood of traumatizing disfigurement

 

[MrOptions]

Head shot for the win.

 

[neurotoxic]

Head shot for the win.

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[itsgone2]

my concern is it leaving to large a hole in my chest that would not be hide-able, but yes i agree it would be more effective, i just cant find information about a point blank shotgun round the the chest and what state that would leave my body in.

Realistically, it's going to be rough. You're in a tough spot. I've thought about handgun to chest too but seems too risky. If you're concerned about it maybe you could go into the woods? Likely would be found by strangers

 

[MrOptions]

profile pic checks out

Fuckin a it does.

 

[PanaxMan]

(Would have asked in the firearms megathread but i cant seem to get answers there) I am not looking to debate the effectiveness overall of my chosen method, just looking to get an opinion about how to make a shot to the chest as quick and effective as possible from people who know more about firearms than I do. I have a handgun, but can get a shotgun if needed. Currently from what I understand hollowpoints are going to be most effective for my use case, but i just dont know enough to be sure. I would go with shotgun, only if i can be somewhat confident it wont disfigure my body too badly. I am expecting someone close to me to find me, and loved ones will likely see my body, so i am trying to protect them from traumatiziation because from personal experience the state you see someone in when they've died sticks in your head.

Shotgun usually the head thru the mouth is the best or shooting near the right temple. If you want to watch gore of firearms suicides those can help (it's very horrible to look at)

 

[neurotoxic]

Shotgun usually the head thru the mouth is the best or shooting near the right temple. If you want to watch gore of firearms suicides those can help (it's very horrible to look at)

unfrotunately headshot is simply not an option for me, its important for my family that my face isnt blown off, or visibly disfigured by however i die, hence chestshot.

 

[PanaxMan]

unfrotunately headshot is simply not an option for me, its important for my family that my face isnt blown off, or visibly disfigured by however i die, hence chestshot.

All I say is goodluck