The Forgotten History Of American Dueling

About this video

Colion traces the history of dueling in America from its European origins through its eventual decline by the Civil War era. He describes how the practice was governed by formal codes like the 1777 Code Duello and the 1838 American version, detailing the elaborate rules, procedures, and participants including famous historical figures. Colion argues that dueling ultimately ended not through laws but through changing public opinion, as Americans came to view the practice as murder rather than honorable conflict resolution.

Key takeaways

• Colion explains that dueling in America followed strict formal codes with built-in reconciliation procedures designed to prevent violence, though the practice was widely ignored by laws and bans
• According to Colion, prominent American figures including signers of the Declaration of Independence, naval heroes, and future presidents participated in or nearly fought duels, with Andrew Jackson’s 1806 duel particularly notorious
• Colion teaches that dueling ended not through legislation but through cultural shift, as Americans eventually recognized the practice had devolved from formal honor dispute to cold-blooded murder

Episode details: published July 21, 2026 · 8:21 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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