Shooting to wound

Shooting to wound refers to attempts to use a firearm to harm someone without killing them. It is controversial, since the unpredictable nature of firearm wounds could result in the wound failing to incapacitate, accidentally killing or missing the target, the latter presenting a risk of unintended casualties. Limbs are one main area often targeted when shooting to wound, however limbs can be moved faster and more radically than the torso, and so the option of shooting to wound is generally viewed with skepticism by law enforcement.