The 13 year old boy is a hero in my book and I suspect his mom's. His mom apparently made sure he knew how to use the gun and he used it very well. What a great mom. I'm sure she is very proud of him, we all should be. It is however a shame he missed the other one.
Sounds like he's had plenty of range time or better still plinking time. Was that a 1911 Colt or a Colt Peacemaker?