Need Help - Re: Trauma/Doctor/Gunshot

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by Lockspur

I'm thinking a pocket pistol would be more feasible for an accidental discharge. It's concealed from the public, . . .

Thanks for the comments/notes/suggestions! Everything helps.

Just to expand a little more - when I say "accidental discharge" what really happens is this:

Our protagonist is an assassin who has been captured by a powerful daimyo who actually needs her alive for information that she has. Being a daimyo, his pistol is really just an ornate piece and not something someone would use in battle - more prestige than anything, but he is waving it around to threaten her.

The scene takes place in a large room within an estate home of the time period. Her hands are bound by the wrist, the rope is secured to an overhead beam.

The person who is trying to save/rescue her sends an arrow into and through the daimyo's throat - which in turn causes a reflex, tightening of the fingers, thereby firing the weapon and striking her.

Her clothing is a simple cotton pants and tunic with a silk and cotton kimono. Typical 17th century Japan clothing for middle class.


Thanks!

Ron