Idaho Makes Firing Squad Primary Execution Method | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Idaho just became the first state to make the firing squad its primary method of execution, ditching lethal injection as the default—though it’s still available as a backup. While other states like Utah and Oklahoma offer firing squads under limited circumstances, Idaho’s new law mandates it as the go-to option when lethal injection isn’t feasible. The state has invested $1.2 million in the facility and rifles, with three anonymous police officers volunteering to carry out the shots—positioned just ten feet away, armed with assault-style rifles. Executed individuals can choose a sedative and…