execution by firing squad

Execution by firing squad is a method of carrying out the death penalty where a group of trained shooters aims at a condemned person, typically targeting the heart. The execution is carried out in a controlled setting, with the person restrained and blindfolded or not, depending on protocols. The intent is to deliver a swift and certain death. This method relies on coordinated aim, often with some shooters firing blanks to provide a sense of uncertainty about who delivered the fatal shot, reducing psychological distress for the shooters. It is considered a method of capital punishment used in some jurisdictions under specific legal procedures.