While pigeon shooting never returned after the 1900 Paris Games, organizers came up with pistol dueling – in which two competitors shot at each other – for the 1908 Games in London.

Even Abraham Lincoln was called to duel: he had referred to one man as a "smelly, foolish liar" in a newspaper editorial. Lincoln chose swords over pistols, in the hope that his long arms would ...

While dueling is now a relic of the past, understanding the rules and practices offers a fascinating glimpse into a world where personal pride could be worth dying for. Ad More for You ...

The large caliber, smoothbore flintlock pistols Hamilton and Burr used in their encounter typified the American dueling weapons. Many American men owned a pair of such pistols, and, from about ...