*If* this had happned in Texas he proabably wouldn’t be charged. If Sharpton et al., have a problem with it they should take it up with the lords of New York state.
It probably was not a good idea to go outside with a pistol and son with a shotgun to confront a group of drunk teens. It definately won’t deescalate the situation and probably enflamed it.
He shot the kid in the face. It was no accident.
A lot of folks magically calm down at the sight of a gun in the hands of those they are threatening.
Not always of course, and especially not those who have self medicated themselves into a semi-stupor.