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You cannot participate in or challenge someone to a duel.

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

Like many states, Ohio had to formally outlaw dueling to stop gentlemen from shooting each other over minor insults. Anyone who challenges another to a duel, or acts as a second, faces serious penalties, ensuring disputes are settled in court rather than at dawn.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Ohio Constitution Article XV, § 5
Ohio State Constitution

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