Shot dream meaning is explained below using 7 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Klaus Vollmar

In a sense, this image represents two different situations:

1. Out of the “starting gate” like a shot.

2. Fear of wars, as in Helmet, or more generally, fear of aggression.

See Explosion, Lightning, Marksman / Hunter, Fireworks, Shooting.

In classical depth psychology, a sexual image: emission / ejaculation dream, sexual aggression. It can symbolize the aggressor as well as the victim. This aggression is not necessarily negative, because it can also express sexual freedom, reaching the goal (gratification, orgasm).

Folklore: Illness.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 2 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream that you are shot, and are feeling the sensations of dying, denotes that you are to meet unexpected abuse from the ill feelings of friends, but if you escape death by waking, you will be fully reconciled with them later on.

To dream that a preacher shoots you, signifies that you will be annoyed by some friend advancing views condemnatory to those entertained by yourself.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 3 — myjellybean

If you dream of shooting someone with a gun, your reputation is going to suffer in some way.

If you get shot, you will be annoyed by a nasty person.

If you hear the sound of shooting in your dream, this means that selfishness will be the cause of unhappiness between you and someone you love. Also see “Gun”.

Source: My Dream Interpretation • Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 4 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. If wound is self-inflicted, one is punishing oneself for some action one feels guilty about.

2. If someone else is shot, that per­son is being punished for some shameful action.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 5 — Tyler Wolfe

Being shot or shooting someone is symbolic of hurtful words (curses, lies, mischief, slander, and insults) Ps. 10:7
Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 6 — Ella Freeman Sharpe

If you dream that you are shot you may be the victim of losses and subsequent despondency.

See Corpse

Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation • Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe

Interpretation 7 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

See Shoot, Bullet and Kill.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous