To answer this thread and questions, yes the gun will only be used by him on my friends farm where he can cause no injury to himself, livestock (well maybe the odd bird here and there, as I did while his age), will only be used under strict supervision and will be kept under lock and key when not in use. I too think our laws regarding firearms and licence really need to be seen to, call it another case of narrow minded politicians thinking they know what is right and wrong for the average citizen. As I stated I was firing guns when I was his age, never shot anyone, just good clean harmless fun and if fun is illegal then I'll say it's mine.
BTW the kid isnt mine, he's my best friends son and this idea meets his approval.