firing squad

A firing squad is a method of execution where a group of trained marksmen simultaneously fires at a condemned individual, aiming to ensure the person's death quickly and definitively. Historically used for capital punishment, it is designed to be a more humane method compared to prolonged or painful executions. Different procedures may involve the use of rifles loaded with blanks or live rounds to provide a sense of fairness and mitigate individual responsibility. The process typically involves strict procedures to maintain order and legality, though it remains a controversial and rarely used method today.