Effects of Weapons
The Effects of Shooting Someone with a Handgun
Handgun Defense Facts
- 40% of those shot in the heart will survive.
- If shot in the heart a person may still fight for over one minute.
- 85% or more of self-defense shootings are in low light or darkness.
- 90% or more will be at 21ft or less, most are 10ft or less.
- If you are shot in the chest with a handgun, your chance of dying is 14%.
- If you are shot twice, your chances of dying are 70%.
- If shot in the chest with an AK-47, the odds of death are 17%, with a shotgun; 64%.
NOTE: A Handgun is not the total solution to the problem. Avoiding the problem is safer!
The Effects of Bullets
Using A Vehicle as a Weapon
The Effects of a Knife Attack
The Effects of Pepper Spray, Stun Gun & Taser
Note: Stun Gun and Taser are different technologies