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- May 11, 2019
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I'm sorry for this! I keep telling myself that I will be fine once I actually get the gun but hearing this experience has me a little worriedAnd for whatever it's worth, I flubbed it about midnight Saturday. Spent 15-20 minutes on my knees in the back yard with the muzzle jammed against my head, every muscle tense and shaking, completely unable to move a single finger the necessary 3/4".
Just because it's a reliable method doesn't mean SI can't foil it.
Maybe next time.
Oh dear, I hope I don't run into the same thing with my SI if/when the circumstances in which I must CTB arise. I keep telling myself that I will not hesitate but knowing that your SI kicked in even with a reliable method, this makes me a bit weary about it. Who knows, maybe it's different for everyone though and I don't think I'll truly know how my SI will react, only that I (theoretically) believe that with enough desensitization, I'll just go through with CTB without a second thought, at least I hope so...And for whatever it's worth, I flubbed it about midnight Saturday. Spent 15-20 minutes on my knees in the back yard with the muzzle jammed against my head, every muscle tense and shaking, completely unable to move a single finger the necessary 3/4".
Just because it's a reliable method doesn't mean SI can't foil it.
Maybe next time.
What method are you planning?Oh dear, I hope I don't run into the same thing with my SI if/when the circumstances in which I must CTB arise. I keep telling myself that I will not hesitate but knowing that your SI kicked in even with a reliable method, this makes me a bit weary about it. Who knows, maybe it's different for everyone though and I don't think I'll truly know how my SI will react, only that I (theoretically) believe that with enough desensitization, I'll just go through with CTB without a second thought, at least I hope so...
They aren't nearly as powerful, they create roughly 1/4 to 1/3 as much fl-lbs as a shotgun loaded with 00 buckshot which produces roughly 1,500 fl-lbs. Also consider barrel diameter, a 9mm is .355 in where as a 12 gauge is .72-.73. The numbers are better. I've been shot and a good thing to consider is the huge destructive power of the expelled and expanding gas, the power is enormous and I cannot think of a more effective way to die. Unless one is able to effectively shoot themselves with a shotgun while driving of a cliff it's the best way. Take the shot gun if you have the choice or option. This is serious business.Handguns are ok though, right? I mean I can't see myself even being able to use a shotgun.
I really urge you to go with a shotgun. But both glock and s & w and good. Make sure to test the trigger so as to get the best one.I think I've settled on a 9mm whether I'll buy used or new is still up in the air. I've read that glock and s&w are the best. Anything else I need to know?
Thank you. Yes, I would not qualify as resident of a US state on any visa besides a green card. There is no loophole. I called Cabellas once and they told me that I could purchase a firearm if I show a hunting permit from country of origin, which defeats the point.It will be very, very impractical and unlikely. Not only is it illegal unless you are a resident of said state (which I don't think you will just be able to be on that visa - there might be a loophole or law, but again IANAL and haven't researched this aspect). Also, finding the loophole such as going to gunshows to buy one is also tricky in general and next to impossible for someone who isn't from the US. Sorry that you are unable to obtain a firearm. :(
So would a .45 caliber pistol aimed behind the ear mean instant and certain death? Any type of ammo would work?
Take the time to actually read the thread, people. All your questions have already been answered by people who put a lot of effort into helping you.Is shotgun best? 12ga slug or buckshot?
I cannot tell from the above picture of the brainstem, where and directionally to point the gun. Is it over the ear, to the back of, under, or is the temple correct. More direction on where to place the gun on your head would be very helpful. ThanksHere's another diagram for those wondering where the brainstem is relative to the other features of your head. Aim for the pink circle:
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I cannot tell from the above picture of the brainstem, where and directionally to point the gun. Is it over the ear, to the back of, under, or is the temple correct. More direction on where to place the gun on your head would be very helpful. Thanks
Thanks for the replies!
Okay, so here's what I'm thinking now:
I'll be moving in September, probably to a much more affordable area where I will be renting my own apartment. That should be a much safer situation to receive the shipment of the gun. Making this move also eliminates my concern about making noise.
BUT I won't have to worry about shipment of the gun if I can purchase one legally from Bud's Guns and pick it up at an FFL. So here's what it would look like:
- I order the gun from Bud's Guns as well as some bullets. I pay with my debit card or credit card, and will probably receive an email confirmation about when the gun ships, when it arrives and where to go to pick it up.
- I go to the FFL to pick up the gun. They do a background check. I pass. I leave with the gun all bundled up, gift-wrapped in vibrant paper with a big shiny bow on it.
- I come home to peace and solitude and open the gun and can have it, hold it, and look at it for as long as I want. I can dry fire without making noise that neighbors will hear.
- Unable to contain my excitement any longer, I will blow off my head. I MUST NOT END UP LIKE THIS GUY! The girls will all think I'm so ugly! https://images.gorejunkies.com/1/3680154765ed030a08.jpg
Any information about the whole living in California thing? I mean I'll be a big boy and do my own research but I might as well see if anyone here knows off hand about the details of that.
I'm about 99.999% sure that picture is a fake. Anybody who blows off that much of their face would die in seconds. Seriously, people can create almost any fake photos they want. This isn't 1987 or something.
With that being said, there are plenty of real pictures of shotgun to the face survivors that look hideous.
Bah, I'm always so naive about that. How do I know if it's a fake picture? Where do I find the real pictures?
About shooting upward from underneath the throat... how would that look exactly, putting the gun between the chin and the adam's apple, or between the adam's apple and the bottom of the neck? Either way, how could you see? And is it a 315 degree (mirrored 45) aim? 0/360 degrees being straight up through the chin and 270 being straight through the back of the neck. Anyway how do you see??