Dueling started as a less violent way to solve ... Lincoln chose swords over pistols, in the hope that his long arms would offer an advantage. He eventually apologized and avoided the duel altogether.

Marks on the gun indicate that it was used by German mercenaries during the American Revolution. 1637 - First use of firearms proof-marks. 1750-1850 - Dueling pistols come into fashion.

In a bygone era, when honor meant more than life itself, disputes were often resolved not through words or courts, but ...

America's long-running gun-control debate is heating up, and after Sandy Hook, everyone seems to be taking a side. President Obama, for one, has announced a plan to beef up gun control in the U.S ...