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Idaho adopts firing squad

Idaho becomes first state to prefer death by firing squad for executions

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill on Wednesday making death by firing squad the preferred method for executions, and death by lethal injection the second preferred method.

The Independent on MSN · 1d

Idaho governor signs bill making firing squad the state’s primary execution method

Idaho’s governor signed into law a bill Wednesday making the firing squad the state’s primary method of execution. Joan Varsek, a spokesperson for Republican Governor Brad Little, confirmed the news to The Independent.

KPVI · 4h

Firing Squads are Now Idaho's Primary Form of Execution

Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed a new law-making firing squads the state’s primary method of execution. He signed House Bill 37 Wednesday morning.

KBOI on MSN · 1d

Idaho adopts firing squad as primary execution method

According to an article by the Idaho Capital Sun, Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 37 into law on Wednesday, making Idaho the only state to use a firing s

Coeur d'Alene Press · 1d

Idaho becomes the only state with firing squad as main execution method

Idaho will become the only state to fatally shoot death row inmates as its main execution method. Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday morning signed into law House Bill 37, which will make the firing squad the primary death penalty in Idaho.

East Idaho News on MSN · 3d

Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method under a bill awaiting governor’s approval

Death by firing squad could become Idaho’s primary method of execution under a bill headed to the governor’s desk this week. The Idaho Senate passed the bill on Wednesday, and it will take effect next year if it is signed by Gov.

Idaho Statesman on MSN · 1d

‘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.

Catholic News Agency · 22h

Catholic bishop warns against ‘culture of death’ as Idaho backs firing squad executions

Executions by firing squad are permitted in five states, but the new law will make Idaho the only state in which death by firing squad is the primary form of execution.

Newsweek on MSN · 4d

Map Shows US States Allowing Firing Squad Executions

South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon by firing squad on March 7, marking its first use of the execution method.

Idaho Statesman on MSN · 9d

‘An act of mercy’: Firing squad execution clears Idaho Legislature, on way to governor

I view the firing squad as a more humane way to carry out executions for those on death row, because it is quick and certain,” said bill sponsor Sen. Doug Ricks, R-Rexburg.

Oregonian · 1d

NW state makes firing squad preferred method for prison executions

The action comes on the heels of the first U.S. execution by firing squad in nearly 15 years last week in South Carolina.

Moscow-Pullman Daily News1d

Firing squad bill gets governor’s signature

Measure makes firing squad Idaho’s primary method of execution, but won’t take effect until July 1, 2026, to allow time for ...

LocalNews8.com23h

Idaho adopts firing squad as the primary method of execution

Governor Brad Little signed into law House Bill-37, effectively adopting the firing squad as Idaho's primary method of execution.The law will apply to executions carried out on or after July 1, 2026.

US: Firing Squad Back After 15 Years, First Such Execution in South Carolina| Firstpost America|N18G

US: Firing Squad Back After 15 Years, First Such Execution in South Carolina | Firstpost America | N18G The state of South Carolina in the United States is going to execute an inmate using a firing ...