Quote Originally Posted by rondog View Post
Sometimes kids gotta be home alone, just a fact of life. I don't like the idea of my 15 y.o. grandson being defenseless, but giving him his Hi Point 9mm carbine to keep loaded and accessible just scares the shit out of me. I was a 15 y.o. kid once, with unlocked guns and ammo in the house, and I know that I certainly did some stupid shit with 'em that my parents never found out about. Different place, different era, but still....that's a very fine line and very thin ice. Just glad we live in a pretty safe whitebread neighborhood.

But in this case, I'm glad the boy had a weapon available and knew how to get to it and use it. But I also agree that the parents are likely to feel some heat about it, regardless of the fact the kid's a hero.
Found this "Federal Law"; Juvenile and Handgun –This person (under 18 years of age) may not knowingly possess a handgun or handgun only ammo: § 922 (x)(2), 1 year. Exceptions: he has the prior written consent of his parent or guardian for use in employment, in ranching, farming, target practice, hunting, or a course in the safe and lawful use of a HG; the juvenile is a member of the Armed Forces or National Guard; or as protection during a home invasion.

Found it here: http://www.fedcoplaw.com/html/federa...arms_laws.html

Looks like they are in the clear!!