A firing squad is a method of execution where a group of trained shooters simultaneously fires rifles at a condemned individual, typically aimed at the heart. Historically used in military justice and some legal systems, it remains a legal execution method in a few U.S. states. Governments and judicial systems benefit from its perceived efficiency and ceremonial finality.
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