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US states revive firing squads as execution method

Several US states are pursuing the firing squad as an execution method, while medical experts warn that every method can fail and cause severe pain.

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 11:26 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

At a glance

First reported by BBC: “Why the US is bringing back firing squads”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:26 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
Topics: US.

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn the United States, several states are moving to bring back the firing squad as an execution method, and the BBC reports that medical experts say every method can go wrong and cause severe pain.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the argument is that nothing works perfectly, which is an odd case for choosing a new one.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLawmakers say the older methods have become hard to carry out.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThose who study the death penalty argue against the change, saying there are better ways to address execution methods than reverting to firing squads.