Originally Posted by
LexieCat 
Certainly Eric has every RIGHT to report the gun stolen, but he might want to consider all of the ramifications for himself and his son before deciding whether to make a report.
He actually has a legal obligation to report the gun stolen in most states. The ramifications of reporting it will be much less than the liabilities incurred should the gun be used in the commission of a crime (both criminal and civil suites can arise). I congratulate him for having the courage to do what was necessary with his son. I wish him the best and hope his son can see the light at the end of the tunnel before he meets the train. However, I still feel that he still has further responsibility to society.