Nearly 90% of people shot with a pistol cartridge survive. The ones that die bleed out because they ran and therefore could not get a transfusion in time. With a shot through the aorta you would bleed out in 7 seconds, hardly time for a transfusion. Just like real estate, location is everything in shot placement.
I’m clueless about guns but learning fast. lol. And very appreciative of anybody patient enough to school me on it.
When you say a “pistol cartridge” does that include what Loughner used? Would 90% of those hit by what Loughner shot survive if the placement of the bullet didn’t bleed them out too fast, like when the aorta is hit?
I looked at some of your posting history to understand where you’re coming from and it looks like both guns and gun injuries are your area of expertise, so I’m thankful for any input you can give.
Combat physicians (I know one well enough to offer this) will tell you that bladder shot folks do not run because the pain is so excruciating, even with a .22 lr cartridge. And that shock is the number one killer for pistol shootings.