Idaho will use firing squad as main execution method beginning July 2026

Starting in July 2026, Idaho is set to adopt the firing squad as its primary method for executing death-row inmates, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to capital punishment. If a firing squad isn't feasible, lethal injection will remain an option. This change comes amid a broader national debate about the ethics and logistics of capital punishment. It's a bold move that underscores Idaho's commitment to a more traditional form of execution, reflecting both a departure from and a return to older methods of punishment.