Ernest Rogerio

What does it actually feel like to get shot?

In the world of movies and television, we've become accustomed to dramatic portrayals of gunshot wounds. However, do these depictions align with the actual experiences of those who have survived such incidents? The grim statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2017 reveal that approximately 40,000 people lost their lives due to gun-related incidents in the United States alone. Yet, amidst these tragic numbers, there exists a resilient group of survivors with stories to tell. What does it truly feel like to be shot, and how accurate are the on-screen renditions?