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Aftermath of a Shooting - Part 3: Physiological Effects

Posted on April 28, 2016

Aftermath of a Shooting – Part 3: Physiological Effects

In this third video, Mike Darter, Co-Founder and CEO of CCW Safe, talks about the physiological effects that you may experience if you are involved in a shooting. This is important to know, as they could affect your testimony.

Some of the effects that one may experience are:

  • Intense Second Guessing
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Auditory Exclusion
  • Temporary loss of time and memory
  • Temporary loss of motor skills

Dr. Alexis Artwohl, author of “Deadly Force Encounters: What Cops Need To Know To Mentally And Physically Prepare For And Survive A Gunfight”, also joins the conversation and talks detail about Intense second guessing and why it is important to realize and understand that if you are being interviewed.  

Watch the Series:

    1. The Aftermath of a Shooting Video Series
    2. The Aftermath of a Shooting – Part 2: Officer Involved Shooting Protocols
    3. Aftermath of a Shooting – Part 3: Physiological Effects
    4. Aftermath of a Shooting – Part 4: Role of the Victim
    5. Aftermath of a Shooting – Part 5: The Investigative Process
    6. Aftermath of a Shooting – Part 6: Bail Bonds, Civil Actions and Long-Term Effects