Disarm

Disarming in Red Dead Redemption
In Red Dead Redemption the player is able to disarm foes through Dead-Eye Targeting and other means. Disarming is one way to win a duel without killing the challenger; by aiming at the opposer's gun you're able to paint a target on it, straight away your bar will be filled to the maximum and you will win the duel.

Boss Characters
Against some foes you will not be able to perform a disarming shot. These only include characters that have to die as it is vital to the story so far and plot. Below are a few Red Dead Redemption 'boss' characters that cannot be disarmed.
 * Captain Raul Zubieta
 * Andreas Müller
 * Edgar Ross