If you had access to a gun, would you use it for CTB?

[Guy Smiley]

If your answer is no, please explain why if you don't mind.

Please note, this poll is only for people who cannot gain access to a gun (due to laws in their state/country or cost of buying a gun or some other barrier). So, if you have a gun or could get one, please don't vote in this poll. Thank you.

 

[leloyon]

It's pretty much a fact that if I had easy access to firearms, I wouldn't be here right now.

 

[Forever Sleep]

It would have been a straight forward 'yes' years ago, when I just assumed you couldn't fail with a firearm. I think now, I'd worry more. I'd definitely be researching the success rate with that type of gun and ways to minimize risk of missing. So, it's more of an 'unsure' for me.

 

[Praestat_Mori]

No.

Even if I had access to a gun I wouldn't be able to pull the trigger. Too cruel and not peaceful. Well peaceful in regards of how fast it can be if the bullet destroys the brain stem. I still would prefer falling asleep in my bed and never waking up again if I CTB.

 

[rozeske]

I am pretty sure i don't have the guts for that method.

 

[Gonnerr]

I.prefer a peaceful method , laying down on a matress and using SN,. CO or both at the same time while i listen to music.

 

[Abyssal]

I like my method of choice, dying felt so good. Why would I make it instant when I can savor it instead.

 

[3ndmym1sery]

no but i would have back when i was super super desperate to die, i wouldnt have thought twice about it.

 

[edgar allan poe]

I.prefer a peaceful method , laying down on a matress and using SN,. CO or both at the same time while i listen to music.

How is sn peaceful compared to a gun ? A gun is lights outs right away.

 

[onbekend]

I would if I could but I feel like I haven't gotten the courage yet.

 

[Guy Smiley]

I am pretty sure i don't have the guts for that method.

I'm not sure I have the guts for it either, but I could say the same for any method really. Just out of curiosity, what is it in particular about CTB by gun that makes you think that? What methods have you considered that you think would be easier for you to do?

It would have been a straight forward 'yes' years ago, when I just assumed you couldn't fail with a firearm. I think now, I'd worry more. I'd definitely be researching the success rate with that type of gun and ways to minimize risk of missing. So, it's more of an 'unsure' for me.

Yeah, it is definitely possible to survive a gun shot, even to the head or heart. But the vast majority of methods are not infallible. If one uses the right type of gun and ammunition and aims in the direction of the brain stem, the chances of succeeding are excellent, especially when compared to a lot of other methods.

 

[rozeske]

I'm not sure I have the guts for it either, but I could say the same for any method really. Just out of curiosity, what is it in particular about CTB by gun that makes you think that? What methods have you considered that you think would be easier for you to do?

Guns usually make me uncomfortable. For some reason since childhood guns scare me. Passing through check points and security is never easy for me because being around people holding firearms make me shake with nervousness (could be response to a truma I don't even remember happening). So picking that gun up and ctbing with it knowing the brutality and aftermath mess of it no matter how quick is not easy for me.
I found partial hanging to be better for my circumstance. Tried it once and it was as comfortable as one could get with ctb.

 

[wildbluekiss]

talking about a lethal one—immediately.

 

[cjruhand]

I'm just curious.

Please note, this poll is only for people who cannot gain access to a gun (due to laws in their state/country or cost of buying a gun or some other barrier). So, if you have a gun or could get one, please don't vote in this poll. Thank you.

If I had access to a gun, I would use it if I decide to die. But whether I would have CTB'd already, I'm not sure. Maybe, maybe not. I only know that the growing frustration knowing that I can't get access to a gun has only worsened my suicidal thoughts. Owning a gun with the knowledge that I finally have control would bring me peace of mind, ironically.

 

[Manfrotto99]

No I wouldn't, too brutal, loud and messy. I wouldn't want anyone to have to clean up the mess it would make.

 

[cjruhand]

No I wouldn't, too brutal, loud and messy. I wouldn't want anyone to have to clean up the mess it would make.

I've considered that. That's why I would look for an isolated place, like a forest.

 

[Guy Smiley]

No I wouldn't, too brutal, loud and messy. I wouldn't want anyone to have to clean up the mess it would make.

I totally understand what you're saying about the messiness. If I were to use a gun, I'd use one that would make the least amount of mess possible. I would use one that would cause either no exit wound or just a small exit wound with only some blood coming out of it, as opposed to one that would blow my brains out the back of my skull (sorry to be so graphic). And even if there was only blood that came out, I wouldn't want anybody to have to clean it up. So I would only do it somewhere outside, preferably on a rainy night.

 

[Gonnerr]

How is sn peaceful compared to a gun ? A gun is lights outs right away.

I find it too violent, the mess it makes for somebody discovering you. Post traumatic syndrom. SN is less traumatic for somebody finding you. There is almost no trace.

 

[penguinl0v3s]

Too much SI and too messy. I'd rather spend money on nitrogen.

 

[Guy Smiley]

Too much SI and too messy. I'd rather spend money on nitrogen.

I've thought a lot about whether I would have more SI attempting to shoot myself than I would attempting any other method. I'm not sure what to think. For example, I've also considered nitrogen, but I'm not sure if I would have any less SI when attempting to pull the bag down over my head. And even if I could bring myself to pull the bag down, would I be able to refrain from pulling it off before I pass out? Or what if SI kicked in after I pass out and I unconsciously tear the bag off? I've also considered SN, but again, would there be any less SI when attempting to drink a glass of poison? And even if I could bring myself to drink it, would SI then kick in even harder and make me try to puke it up or call 911?

 

[penguinl0v3s]

I've thought a lot about whether I would have more SI attempting to shoot myself than I would attempting any other method. I'm not sure what to think. For example, I've also considered nitrogen, but I'm not sure if I would have any less SI when attempting to pull the bag down over my head. And even if I could bring myself to pull the bag down, would I be able to refrain from pulling it off before I pass out? Or what if SI kicked in after I pass out and I unconsciously tear the bag off? I've also considered SN, but again, would there be any less SI when attempting to drink a glass of poison? And even if I could bring myself to drink it, would SI then kick in even harder and make me try to puke it up or call 911?

Nitrogen has less SI than SN because SN gives you racing heart and symptoms mimicking anxiety. Not to mention it lasts longer. Nitrogen is like sleep.

Gun has way bigger initial SI because imagining blowing your brains out is disturbing. But you only need to overcome it for a second. Nitrogen you need like a minute.

 

[Guy Smiley]

Nitrogen has less SI than SN because SN gives you racing heart and symptoms mimicking anxiety. Not to mention it lasts longer. Nitrogen is like sleep.

Gun has way bigger initial SI because imagining blowing your brains out is disturbing. But you only need to overcome it for a second. Nitrogen you need like a minute.

Maybe this is strange, but for me personally, I kind of find the idea of pulling a bag over my head and dying from hypoxia to be just as disturbing as pulling a trigger and putting a bullet through my head. I guess it's because, in either scenario, the end result is essentially the same.

Just FYI, regarding nitrogen, I've read that if you hyperventilate before you pull the bag down over your head, you will lose consciousness in as little as a few seconds.

It's pretty much a fact that if I had easy access to firearms, I wouldn't be here right now.

Just curious, what is preventing you from CTB by other methods?

 

[FuneralCry]

Yes I would unless I was able to access a peaceful and reliable poison which would be my preferred choice of method. From what I'm aware the gun method sounds pretty much instant and reliable, I see those with access to it as being fortunate.

 

[ceilng_tile]

I don't recommend this. If it fails, it's going to completely fuck up your face.

 

[Slow_Farewell]

No.
Same reasons as with good ol' @Forever Sleep & @Praestat_Mori , and I dont want anyone cleaning after me. Plus pretty sure SI's gonna put up a helluva fight so at least for me it's a bit of a hit-and-miss (pun not intended).
I mean, yeah, i'll be dead so i dont have to worry about the collateral emotional damage but i'd like to avoid it if I could.

 

[cosmic_traveler]

No.

Even if I had access to a gun I wouldn't be able to pull the trigger. Too cruel and not peaceful. Well peaceful in regards of how fast it can be if the bullet destroys the brain stem. I still would prefer falling asleep in my bed and never waking up again if I CTB.

Going to sleep and not waking up sounds so peaceful.

 

[penguinl0v3s]

Maybe this is strange, but for me personally, I kind of find the idea of pulling a bag over my head and dying from hypoxia to be just as disturbing as pulling a trigger and putting a bullet through my head. I guess it's because, in either scenario, the end result is essentially the same.

Just FYI, regarding nitrogen, I've read that if you hyperventilate before you pull the bag down over your head, you will lose consciousness in as little as a few seconds.

Just curious, what is preventing you from CTB by other methods?

I mean, think about who has to stumble onto your body. Would they rather see an intact one with a bag over their head, or one that's bloodied up with a fractured skull?

My reason for choosing to only use nitrogen is sentimental, as it would mimic the way someone special to me died. I also just think it's the most painless in general.

 

[Ligottian]

I do have a gun and that will be my method.

 

[Guy Smiley]

Interesting, so far 70% of poll respondents said they would use a gun. I thought it would be higher than that, but people do have valid reasons for not wanting to use a gun.

 

[wCvML2]

Yes, this is the quickest way to die. And the most important thing to me, it doesn't involve vomiting. I find vomit more gross than blood. I'd rather find a dead body that has been shot in the head than a whole body with a pool of vomit next to it IMO. I also find the idea of disfiguring my body so it won't be recognizable kinda comforting, it hits the spot of my desire to stop existing and turning unknown.