So why does a 14-year-old need a 38 special? Don't answer that -- I grew up in Detroit ... And collected rents in South-Central and Compton ...

His father legally purchased the pistol? In the end of the story the pistol was purchased legally. So, that legal buyer was responsible.

Of course Sparks, Nevada is hardly the middle of the ghetto but gun ownership is widespread in that area. I have no problem with responsible gun ownership at all. However, like most these "psycho kid rage"cases to date -- this kid got hold of a firearm by other than legal means -- that is the problem in a nutshell.

Make it a felony (5 year) for the use of a firearm that you purchased in a crime and enforce it -- you will see some behavioral changes fast!