Gunshot to the heart with a 9 mm gun, with normal bullets, not hollow points. Would it be enough to kill me?

[iwantitalltoend]

If I shoot myself in the heart with a 9 mm gun would it be good enough to kill me? I live in Europe and hollow points aren't used here, normal bullets are used, I think they're called Full Metal Jacket if I'm not mistaken, they're made from lead and copper. I know that hollow points are the most lethal type of bullets but the other type of bullets should also be lethal, so if I shoot myself in the heart it should still kill me right? Also would this type of gun be good enough, the 9 mm gun? There are multiple types of 9 mm guns, I was thinking about a 9mm×19 gun but I think the other types should also be enough. I know shooting myself in the heart would be painful but that's not a problem for me, the most important thing is I die and I think a gun is a good option compared to other methods

 

[Call_of-the_Void]

Well, it would most likely get the job done. The most important thing is that you hit your target, because if you miss, you'll likely just pierce a lung. Admittedly, that will probably kill you too, just much slower. Mortality rates from gunshot wounds to the chest range from 14.6% to 36%, granted that is outdated data, but I doubt bullets have become any less deadly. Not to mention, that's accounting for hospital aid, which I assume you're not looking for. Either way, I'm sorry for whatever made you feel the need to take your own life, and I hope you find the peace you're looking for. Good luck, my friend.

 

[Worndown]

Hollow points are not required.
People regularly died of gunshot wounds long before hollow points were available.
Targeting is the important part.

 

[asthedayends00]

Looks at the firearms megathread for advice on this topic