Well, I regret to say that in the criminal courts intent isn't always easy to prove, and sometimes one might just be firing a gun in the air. But I agree with you: even if the person who shot that gun did not intend to hit your son, it would, in my view, still be a dangerous offence. It would still be a violent offence. It would still be an intimidating offence. And it would still be an offence deserving of jail.
On May 25th, 2010. See this statement in context.