He is a moron, of course.
I don't like realistic fake guns, however, because cops and others occassionally think they're in real danger and respond accordingly.
Instead, I recently bought my daughter her first .22, which she will use responsibly.
We don't have realistic fake guns in our house either. My son has a .22 rifle, a .22 pistol, and a .410 shotgun that are "his" , although of course they stay in the safe. If he feels the need to shoot, we go to the gun club and shoot real guns. His friends are welcome to come, with parental permission. I've taken a couple of them shooting and a wonderful time was had by all. Fortunately I have not run into any fretful liberal parents that disapprove.
-ccm