A father has accidentally shot and killed his teenage son at a firing range that boasted about its safety record.

Stephen J. Brumby, 14, was shooting with his dad William 'Clayton' Brumby, 64, against a wall at High Noon Gun's in Sarasota, Florida, when he was tragically hit by a stray bullet on Sunday.

Two of the youngster's six siblings - his 24-year-old brother and 12-year-old sister - were also there, and watched as he bled out, according to reports.

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Stephen J. Brumby, 14, was accidentally shot and killed by his father during an accident at a gun range in Sarasota, Florida

His mother Elizabeth later uploaded this picture of her dead son with the message: 'There are no words'

The youngster and his father, William C. Brumby, 64, (pictured right with the boy's mother Elizabeth) were shooting against a wall at High Noon Gun's in Sarasota, Florida, when he was hit with a stray bullet on Sunday

The boy was taken to hospital after the shooting but was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police said in a statement: 'After firing a round, the spent shell casing struck the wall causing it to deflect and fall into the back of (the elder) Mr. Brumby's shirt.

'Brumby then used his right hand, which was holding the handgun, in an attempt to remove the casing. While doing so, he inadvertently pointed the firearm directly behind him and accidentally fired.'

His mother Elizabeth later uploaded a picture of her dead son with the message: 'There are no words'.

The family have also set up a GoFundMe page in a bid to help the family with their expenses.

The description on the page read: 'Stephen Brumby, the fourth of seven children and the son of Clayton and Elizabeth Brumby died tragically July 3rd 2016.

'In his 14 years of life he was described as “a meteor that couldn’t be contained” by his family or anyone that knew him.

'He loved fishing, tennis music, archery, and knife throwing. He had an insatiable appetite to learn and was constantly sharing his wisdom with those around him.

'He was passionate about his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and dedicated his life to sharing his hope with everyone he met.

'The families’ only comfort is knowing that He is communing with the heroes of his faith and rejoicing in paradise.

High Noon Gun's in Sarasota, Florida, has touted its safety record in the past, with some calling it the 'world's safest range'

Stephen Brumby is seen second from left behind his sister - one of his six siblings

'Your generous gifts and donations will help with the expenses the family is now faced with.'

No charges are believed to have been filed against Mr Brumby in what has been described as a tragic accident.

Sheriffs were on the scene after the shooting, collecting evidence.

Goichi Matsumato, who has used the range before, told ABC Action News: 'It's a nice location. It seems very safe. I wouldn't think something like that would happen at this location.'

According to its website, High Noon Guns offers nine air-conditioned shooting lanes, and allows under-14s to shoot for free if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

And a post on the site's Facebook page three weeks ago showed a child with a small rifle and the message 'Properly trained kids don't have accidents'.

'At High Noon Guns, we are firm believers that safety comes first,' the image's caption read. 'And part of that is ensuring we teach our children gun safety.'

Two of the youngster's six siblings - his 24-year-old brother and 12-year-old sister - were also there, and watched as he bled out, according to reports (file image)

Training: The gun store allows accompanied kids under 14 to shoot for free. This Facebook post from June 11 says that the store's owners are 'firm believers that safety comes first'

'Apparently there wasn't proper training going on today...' one user commented below the post.

But another replied: 'Properly trained people know ANYONE can have an accident....'

A 2013 report by The Herald-Tribune described the shop's range as possibly being 'one of the safest indoor shooting ranges ever designed.'

According to the report, bullets are absorbed into 'granulated rubber material' downrange, backed by steel plating that is 'capable of defeating a 20mm cannon' - although it notes that only handguns and .22-caliber rifles were allowed.

Dividing panels between the shooters have wood-covered metal for protection and there are sound-dampening panels designed to absorb both noise and stray bullets.

The Brumby family's daughter, Jordan, suffers from Spina bifida. They have previously set up a GoFundMe for her medical and care expenses.