obviously the father dropped the ball, I believe a child has to be 12 in California before they can legally be left alone in the home, so strike one right there, loaded gun in the house, another stupid move, I'm a grower, and I'm armed, but I'm also responsible, my shotgun is across the room from the ammo, the ammo is stored in a way that my son can't get to it, but I can if needed, and I've tought my son gun safety the right way, he goes to the range with me, I shoot clays with my shotgun, he shoots a target with his Red Ryder(an age appropriate gun), we have a great time.