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Who didn't trespass when they were 13? I wandered all over the valley I grew up in. Also, I think the word poaching is a bit harsh though accurate. Blasting a few rodents is definitely very different then jacking deer. I don't think there is such a thing as too late to get into firearms. I didn't buy my first gun until I was 21. Don't know why I waited so long because I've had a nice collection of air rifles and pistols since I was 10.
You should invite the boy to shoot with you if it is cool with his parents. Heck, invite them too. He can have fun and learn safety at the same time. Also, it is good that you are going to enhance your backstop. What ifs are scary...
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I really don't care that the kid trespassed on the adjacent property. I am certain (fairly certain) he had an opportunity to reassess his objective. I am not sure that his trespassing days are over, but I hope that he is not planning to repeat the experience.
I agree with what you are saying, and I have considered inviting the boy over to shoot, along with his parents. However, after many years of teaching public school, I have a pretty good eye for spotting bad apples.
Bad apples, always, always, always come from rotten trees. This kid is not being supervised properly. I do not want to be a surrogate parent. I also do not care to be alone in the woods with a 13 year old kid.
Cardinal rule for teachers: Never be alone with any minor.
Call me paranoid, but I see no need show this kid, or his parents, my gun collection, party barn, lawn mowers, chain saws, antique trucks, etc.
I will be neighborly and cordial, but since his mom/dad has not shown up to purchase the gun, I am certain the kid is not coming back any time soon.