The environment. The humidity can affect an individuals ability to handle a potentialy fatal wound. Hot, cold, the weather at that moment,and materials at their disposal can all affect the survival time. Or if they are, say, average American, in thier mid twenties, strapped to a chair in a dry, 70 degree farenheit room and shot with a Colt .45, I say 20-35 minutes.

Well Kach, you've been the closest so far. Any one else for some glory?

*walks away*

Okay, this is what happens.

You're in a store with the door locked and no way to get out. Some one shoots you in the stomach. If you alony account thestomach acid, how much time do you have to live?

Park Kraken

Also depends on ammo being used. Hollow point or solid shot. Buck shot, etc. Or if your using bigger guns, High Explosive or Armour Piercing.

Don't forget good ol' Dum-dums!

5 minutes or less... that's how long you have if a major artery is pierced

wtf?

Now this is just silly. o_O

I feel dirty...

... burn.

Ten minutes. Thirty seconds.

The time you have is 15 to 20 minutes.

Uh huh...

How long do you have to live when shot in the belly?

... is not as percise as...

What is two plus two?

There is no simple answer and I think we've proved that.