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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:PB_pistol.jpg|thumb|PB_pistol]] [[file:Red_terror_002.jpg|right|thumb|Red_terror_002]] [[file:1948年王春哲被执行死刑.jpg|right|thumb|1948年王春哲被执行死刑]] &#039;&#039;&#039;Execution by shooting&#039;&#039;&#039; is a method of [[capital punishment]] in which a person is killed by one or more gunshots. This method has been used historically and in contemporary times by various governments and military organizations.<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> Execution by shooting has been employed as a method of capital punishment for centuries. It has been used in various forms, including firing squads and single-executioner shootings. Historically, it has been a common method of execution in times of war and political upheaval.<br /> <br /> ===Firing Squad===<br /> A [[firing squad]] typically consists of several military personnel or law enforcement officers who simultaneously fire at the condemned person. This method is intended to ensure a quick and certain death. The use of firing squads has been documented in many countries, including the [[United States]], [[China]], and [[Russia]].<br /> <br /> ===Single-Executioner Shooting===<br /> In some cases, a single executioner is responsible for carrying out the execution by shooting. This method is less common than the firing squad but has been used in various contexts, such as in [[extrajudicial killings]] and [[assassinations]].<br /> <br /> ==Modern Usage==<br /> Execution by shooting remains a legal method of capital punishment in some countries. It is often chosen for its perceived efficiency and low cost compared to other methods such as [[lethal injection]] or [[electrocution]].<br /> <br /> ===Countries Using Execution by Shooting===<br /> Countries that have used or continue to use execution by shooting include:<br /> * [[China]]<br /> * [[Iran]]<br /> * [[North Korea]]<br /> * [[Saudi Arabia]]<br /> * [[Somalia]]<br /> <br /> ==Controversy and Criticism==<br /> Execution by shooting, like other forms of capital punishment, is subject to significant controversy and criticism. Human rights organizations argue that it constitutes [[cruel and unusual punishment]] and advocate for its abolition. Additionally, there are concerns about the potential for botched executions and the psychological impact on the executioners.<br /> <br /> ==Related Pages==<br /> * [[Capital punishment]]<br /> * [[Firing squad]]<br /> * [[Lethal injection]]<br /> * [[Electrocution]]<br /> * [[Hanging]]<br /> * [[Guillotine]]<br /> * [[Gas chamber]]<br /> * [[Extrajudicial killing]]<br /> * [[Assassination]]<br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> * [[Death penalty]]<br /> * [[Human rights]]<br /> * [[Criminal justice]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Capital punishment]]<br /> [[Category:Execution methods]]<br /> [[Category:Human rights abuses]]<br /> <br /> {{Capital punishment}}<br /> {{medicine-stub}}</div>

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