The pistols were a dueling pair owned by Hamilton's brother - and as discovered during the Bicentennial when they were duplicating the originals - they held a little secret. The pistols had set triggers - by pushing forward on the trigger the lock was "set" so then only a slight pressure would fire the round. If known to the dueler - this would ensure a easier, more accurate offhand shot.
Of course, if one's heart is racing, such a set trigger may cause a premature discharge resulting in a miss. Well Hamilton missed and the pistols were from his family, so you can draw your own conclusion(s).
All from memory - so innacuarcies are all mine too
Seeing as how this is New Jersey, they probably see it as a lesson in the value of gun control.
"Leaky leahy" should thank his lucky stars, that dueling has fallen from favor.
"Dead-eye" Cheney would have left a more "lasting impression" upon Senator depends, during their recent exchange!
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