Why does a headshot usually mean immediate “turn off” for the brain?

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Why does a headshot usually mean immediate “turn off” for the brain?

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I’d like to add in that this principle is called “flaccid paralysis,” so that’s something you can look up to further your reading. Unlike in movies and games, even the most highly trained snipers have difficulty going for this kind of shot.