For an outsider it may sound harsh to boot someone for putting down a gun without it being cleared. Understanding the reality of what could happen when the next person picks it up changes your point of view though. In any other situation I would have opted for teaching and training. If you have been on a range a couple of times you should know to check your buddies.
I agree, it seems harsh...But having the police turn up at someone's house to tell their wife the husband was shot in the face and killed wouldn't be so good...So rules are in place and must be adhered to. Yes, strict rules and harsh consequences for breaking them; but required.
This lad has been a member of the range for a couple years which was taken into consideration; had he been new, a few months or so, retraining would have happened. The lad knew better and that was that. He let is ego get the better of him and was showing off - Not acceptable.
Thanks for your comment, much appreciated.