I am a so-called "Gun Nut", I own approximately 70 guns and I also have 2 kids that respect guns very much. To let an 8 year old hold or shoot any gun that is capable of firing multiple rounds (i.e. automatic or semi automatic) is just plain ignorant. I own semi automatic guns and if either of my children (ages 9 and 13) wanted to shoot them it would be using them as a single shot.
I hate to say it, but the parent would be considered the most ignorant for putting his child in harm's way like that.
Shame on him, thinking it was cool to see his 8 year old shoot an Uzi!!!
this story brings a tear to my eye, for the kid, for the family and most of all for all the gun owners who are responsible with their weapons....