South Carolina Approves Firing Squad as Method of Execution
- M.R Mishra
- Mar 8
- 1 min read
Death Penalty, South Carolina has authorized the use of firing squads as a method of execution for death row inmates. This decision, announced on March 7, 2025, comes amid ongoing debates over the ethics and humanity of capital punishment.
The state’s push for firing squads follows difficulties in obtaining lethal injection drugs, which have become increasingly scarce due to pharmaceutical companies refusing to supply them for executions.
South Carolina is one of a few states in the U.S. that still allows capital punishment, and the reintroduction of firing squads marks a significant shift in its execution protocols. Proponents argue that firing squads are a more reliable and expedient method compared to lethal injections, which have been plagued by botched executions. However, critics condemn the move as archaic and inhumane, emphasizing the brutality of the method.
The decision has sparked widespread debate, with human rights organizations and legal experts expressing concern over the implications for the justice system. As South Carolina prepares to implement this change, the conversation around the morality and effectiveness of the death penalty continues to intensify.
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