Might want to go back and edit this post.
This is a problem with the right to bare arms. Everyone, including the many who should not have access to firearms, has access to them. I understand your laws, but they really should be made stricter via a more reasonable degree of education (2 day course) prior to obtaining a simple license. Handing out guns to all results in situations that are completely avoidable like this. The father should have his ability to carry a firearm revoked as part of his punishment.Regardless, a young boy lost his life and that is truly a terrible thing.