It is interesting to note that the trend in many states which have hunter safety programs is away from live firing because of the liability. I usually wind up at the handgun station during our huntsafe field day, but have been impressed with the way the kids have handled the most dangerous of firearms. We have three firing points working on 7 yard paper targets, but only one 11-12 year old shooting at each point, and an instructor working with each at every step of the way.
We begin each session with a clear explanation of the reason handguns are so dangerous and a clear statement of the essential safety precaution of muzzles downrange at all times. Special needs children usually have special parents who are very helpful, but without basic understanding and an ability to follow instruction, it is explained that training will have to wait for a setting with less distraction.
On range days the public shooting range is reserved for that purpose. The last thing we need is mag dumps in the next lane over. I agree with the OP that leaving the area is probably the only effective way of removing the risk from a group of excited kids.
We begin each session with a clear explanation of the reason handguns are so dangerous and a clear statement of the essential safety precaution of muzzles downrange at all times. Special needs children usually have special parents who are very helpful, but without basic understanding and an ability to follow instruction, it is explained that training will have to wait for a setting with less distraction.
On range days the public shooting range is reserved for that purpose. The last thing we need is mag dumps in the next lane over. I agree with the OP that leaving the area is probably the only effective way of removing the risk from a group of excited kids.