My son started target shooting at 14 years old.
I had to get a FAL so I could own a rifle for him to use.
As the FAL holder I had to supervise him on the range.
I didn't lie beside him I sat about 1.5 metres behind him.
At one point he questioned my level of supervision.
I responded that I was watching him closely and should he start to do something dangerous I'd land on top of him and he'd not be doing much at all.
Fortunately for him and me he is a very responsible shooter and there's never been an issue.
(He got his learners drivers license and his FAL on the day of his 16th birthday.)
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