firing squad

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Adding the firing squad in Arizona requires a constitutional amendment because the state’s constitution explicitly describes the sole methods of execution allowable for the state.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

Arenales gallantly stepping up to support Espinal against a social firing squad sparked a flame between the two.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

Other works include The Execution of Christ, a statue depicting Jesus facing down a firing squad of Maos, and Miss Mao, a collection of statues of Mao with large breasts and protruding noses.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2024

“The use of the firing squad is, in my opinion, beneath the dignity of the state of Idaho.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 20, 2023

She looked like someone facing the firing squad and saying damn the blindfolds.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo