I've gotten more hate in this one thread than 500 other posts. I don't care. What I hope is that anyone on ss considering using a firearm take heed of what can happen if you act impulsively. Especially with a shotgun, you have to make sure you're at least aimed in the right direction, have the gun braced, use the right ammo.
@Regen I have to respectfully disagree. People on this forum NEED to see what can go wrong. Like I said, choosing to ctb is the most important decision of one's life. With most methods, things can go horribly wrong. Using a shotgun is probably the most violent way a person can ctb. If done right, death is instant and painless. If done wrong, like the op, life will be a living hell orders of magnitude worse than before your attempt.
I really and truly hope this thread sheds some light on the firearm method. It's probably still what I'm going to use, but N and SN keep looking better and better.
Everyone, whatever method you use, please don't be impulsive. Choose what works in your situation. Don't rush into things. Be safe and don't make a bad situation so so much worse.