Arizona, firing squad

'We actually know what's always humane': AZ lawmaker wants to bring back firing squads
Calling the current system inhumane and problematic, a state lawmaker wants to give voters the chance to replace the current method of killing convicted murderers with the firing squad.
Lawmaker: Ask Arizona voters to OK firing squad executions
Rep. Alexander Kolodin says Arizona voters should decide whether to replace lethal injection with firing squads as the state's method for execution.
Arizona lawmaker proposes firing squad for executions
Calling the current system inhumane and problematic, a state lawmaker wants to give voters the chance to replace the current method of killing convicted murderers with the firing
Idaho to pursue becoming only state where firing squad is primary execution method
I see this bill as being less problematic with appeals in the courts,” said Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, who proposed the change in law.
‘Dignity for all’: Idaho bill proposes firing squad as state’s primary execution method
Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, introduced the bill Tuesday, which would make Idaho the only U.S. state to give preference to a firing squad. Skaug sponsored a bill that became law in 2023 that added back the firing squad as a backup method of execution in the state, but only when lethal injection is not possible because of a lack of execution drugs.
Legislator wants to put firing-squad option for executions on ballot
Calling the current system inhumane and problematic, a state lawmaker wants to give voters the chance to replace the current method of killing convicted murderers with the firing
Idaho Moves to Bring Back Firing Squads for Executions
Idaho lawmakers have introduced a bill to make a firing squad the primary method of execution in the state. Under Idaho law, lethal injection is the primary method, but executions by firing squad are allowed if executioners can't obtain the drugs required.
Idaho firing squad bill introduced
A newly introduced bill would make death by firing squad the main method of execution in Idaho.
Idaho introduces bill to make death by firing squad main form of execution
Idaho could become the first state to use death by firing squad as its primary method of execution if a new bill passes.
In 2026, voters in Arizona could be deciding on how capital punishment is administered. Here's why.
Current law allows those who are sentenced to death for offenses committed before Nov. 23, 1992, to choose between death by ...
Opinion
Firing squads will never be a more 'humane' way to die in Arizona | Opinion
A Republican lawmaker wants Arizona voters to allow executions by firing squad because, he says, riddling convicts with bullets is 'always humane.' ...
Sun City West Independent1d
Speak Up: Scottsdale Republican wants voters to decide on firing squads for death penalty
Calling the current system inhumane and problematic, a state lawmaker wants to give voters the chance to replace the current ...
Payson Roundup5d
Legislator wants to change death penalty to firing squads
Calling the current system inhumane and problematic, a state lawmaker wants to give voters the chance to replace the current ...
Phoenix New Times12d
Who is Aaron Gunches? What to know about man Arizona seeks to execute
Aaron Gunches was convicted of first-degree murder in 2004. After a two-year pause on executions, Arizona wants to kill him.