List of Old West gunfights

A number of Old West gunfights have left a lasting impression on American history. While rare, the incidents were retold and embellished by dime novel and magazines like Harper's Weekly during the late 19th century. The most notable shoot outs took place on the American frontier in Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Some like the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral were the outcome of long-simmering feuds and rivalries but most were the result of a confrontation between outlaws and law enforcement.

Some of the more notable gunfights (chronological order):

See also