[captainoats]

Lots of peoples reaction to this is that suicide is always bad when done by firearm because it’s gruesome or frightening to them. I would ask that these people introspect and ask if their own emotions and biases are leading them to this conclusion. If the goal here is to let people live and die on their own terms, then this seems like a particularly hypocritical take. I think to many, suicide by gun is favorable as more immediate, private, and time and place are entirely within your own control.

[bhaak]

Using a gun for ending your life is like using a rock to get a bad tooth out. It might work but chances are hight that you might not like the result.

There's a reason professional medical assistance is needed. Human bodies are pretty resilient and as an amateur you often have no experience in the matter. Professional do.

[masklinn]

TBF some methods are quite clean and very reliable.

The professional medical bit would mostly be to ensure proper oversight, proper handling of the remains, and allow the service to be provided to people physically incapable of doing so on their own.

[bhaak]

Examples for being clean and reliable methods? I have a hard time coming up with examples, as after all the body has to be disposed off eventually.

The sooner the better. You don't want the body to stay undetected for any period of time.

Or the simple fact many people don't know that most just deceased people release some poop and pee.

[masklinn]

> Examples for being clean and reliable methods?

Neutral gas asphyxiation (“exit bags”).

It’s possible to screw up but fairly limited, I think the only real risk is getting found too soon. That aside it’s reportedly a really calm way to go.

> I have a hard time coming up with examples, as after all the body has to be disposed off eventually.

Oh yes unless you throw yourself in a volcano that’s always going to be an issue. It’s mostly the other bits which the method has an impact on.

Well I guess an other option is a diving suicide, but that requires a lot of planning and certifications so seems unlikely to be worth.