Bruce Skaug
Bruce Skaug is an Idaho state representative known for his advocacy of the death penalty, particularly the use of the firing squad as a method of execution. He has sponsored legislation aimed at restoring the firing squad as a backup option to lethal injection, citing concerns over the reliability and humanity of lethal injection procedures. Skaug's efforts come amidst heightened discussions surrounding capital punishment in Idaho, especially in relation to high-profile cases such as that of Bryan Kohberger, who faces charges for the murder of four University of Idaho students.
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Bruce Skaug is an Idaho state representative who sponsored the bill authorizing the firing squad as a method of execution.
The firing squad’s return is a defeat for death penalty supporters | Austin Sarat
United Kingdom· 2025-04-16
Bruce Skaug is a Republican lawmaker who sponsored the bill making firing squad the primary execution method in Idaho.
Why death by firing squad may be making a comeback
United States· 2025-04-10
Rep. Bruce Skaug sponsored the legislation that restored the firing squad as a backup option to lethal injection.
Idaho becomes first state to prefer death by firing squad for executionsUnited States· 2025-03-13
Rep. Bruce Skaug expressed concern about the potential First Amendment issues the bill could raise.
Idaho lawmaker pushes bill to make malicious lies a felony crimeUnited States· 2025-02-25
Bill sponsor Rep. Bruce Skaug argued that the firing squad is more certain and humane than lethal injection.
Idaho lawmakers push firing squad execution method before Bryan Kohberger trialUnited States· 2025-02-23
