Agreed.
Any young person calls for extra attension with firearms.
Even when you know them well.
Unless I personally have had prior gun handling experience with someone,I always assume that they have absolutely no knowledge of gun safety and thus, no ammo in the gun or even nearby...and it is S.O.P. to open the bolt or break it open so the chamber is visibly vacant. Never hand a loaded gun to anyone, experienced or not. And never point a gun at a person unless you intend to kill them!