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I cannot find a single, verifiable report of a "cowboy quick-draw" duel occurring even once once in the old west.
I appreciate the fact that this is a cherished notion, and I am taking on the role of the guy telling everyone that "there is no Santa Claus". If someone can point me to actual evidence from reliable sources stating otherwise, I'd be happy to see it.
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Your argument about the old west gun fights may have merit, but your argument that quick draw skills won't save your life is just plain naive. What happened in the old west has no bearing on what might happen at your corner convenient store today. Quick draws have saved people countless times, though it is far from the norm.
For dakota.potts, here is an example of where a gunman appears with gun in hand and a clerk, who works with another, uses her to shield his initial movement as he then quickly draws and fires.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AA_dgRdDhk
Here is one where robbers enter and the guard quickly draws and fires...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_OuLsNR_wA
This is a classic ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy6DGppUoh8
Contrary to your original post, nobody thinks it will be a cowboy style duel. Nobody stops a robbery by calling another person out into the street to determine the success of the robbery by a duel.
However, the quick-draws that may have been made popular by old westerns certainly have a very real application in self defense against robbers.