One of the comments got my attention; if this had occurred in Washington state, the son, and probably the mother too, would be facing charges for illegally transferring a firearm. You believe that bullshit? For something as innocent as loaning a pistol to their mom for protection.... Those folks in WA got fucked when they got tricked into that bullshit I-594 law.
The obama administration and attorney general eric holder would like to take this opportunity to remind all right thinking citizens not to attempt to defend themselves but instead call 911 and wait for the next available squad car to be dispatched