I have heard if the bullet fails to pass through both hemispheres of the brain, you can make somewhat of a recovery if you survive the bleeding with prompt treatment. That's how Giffords survived being shot in the head with a shotgun.

EDIT:I was lied to. Gifford was shot with a 9mm.

I have heard if the bullet fails to pass through both hemispheres of the brain, you can make somewhat of a recovery if you survive the bleeding with prompt treatment. That's how Giffords survived being shot in the head with a shotgun.