Yikes
I can’t say for sure that the weight of the gun is what made the child act out, but I have a strong suspicion that it played a role. We just didn’t have the strength to deal with that extra round. Even though this child was made fun of for going to a gun range at the tender age of twelve, I feel a lot safer knowing that they have had formal training in the safe and effective use of firearms. Even though people made fun of this child for going to a gun range when he was only twelve.
I think that everyone who owns a gun should have to spend a certain number of hours on the firing range with a trained instructor every year. If you ever get a dangerous weapon, you should know how to use it well. This father seems to be acting in a very responsible way by letting his 12-year-old son learn on his own.