Idaho adopts firing squad

Idaho becomes first state to prefer death by firing squad for executions
The governor’s action comes less than a week after Brad Sigmon, 67, of South Carolina, was executed by way of a firing squad for killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents with a baseball bat in
Gov. Little signs firing squad bill, Idaho likely to be first state to use as primary execution method
Idaho Governor Brad Little has designated the firing squad as the state's primary execution method, effective July 1, 2026.
Gov. Little signs law making firing squad primary execution method
BOISE — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed a new law making the firing squad the state's primary method of execution.
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Firing squad bill signed into Idaho law by governor
House Bill 37 doesn't go into effect until July 1, 2026. Bill sponsor Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, has said that will give the Idaho Department of Correction adequate time to remodel a facility in its maximum-security prison for use of the firing squad and to develop a policy for its use.
‘More humane’? Idaho becomes only state to prefer firing squad to carry out death penalty
Shooting prisoners to death has consequences for the reputation of the state,” a national death penalty expert said.
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Gov. Little signs bill making firing squad primary execution method in Idaho
Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 37 into law on Wednesday, making Idaho the only state to use a firing squad as its primary ...
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Gov. Little signs firing squad bill; Idaho likely to be first state to use it as primary execution method
BOISE — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed a new law making the firing squad the state's primary method of execution.
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