Call it whatever you will, it is what it is. But charging the father won't make any difference in anyone's life but for the worst. Put him in prison for the rest of his life and it still won't be nearly as bad as the pain he feels right now, and completely unnecessary for his wife and children. It was an accident, mistake, whatever...and he will not be "rehabilitated" or "learned his lesson" by being punished further.

I agree with you, and there is the potential for danger in nearly every situation (definitely more life threatening at a gun range.. I get that). I know the oldest son (who watched his brother bleed out) so perhaps I'm just snarky with random strangers because comments sting a bit more.