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