What role did gunslingers play in the Old West?

Old West America – Gunslingers. The Gunslinger. Think gunfighters, and you are whisked away into the old American West, with legendary names like Doc. Holliday and Billy The Kid ... Many early cowboys did not carry a pistol unless they were a long way from the ranch. ... Luck played a big part in a gunfight. read more

Oh the myth of the old west! In reality, the old west was pretty lawful, particularly by today's standards. One of the reasons things like the Shootout at the OK Corral have become famous is because they were so incredibly rare. read more