Divorced Elliot Baker, who has just lost his job after punching his boss after a workplace accident, jumps at the chance to spend time with his two boys, teenager Bradley and younger Caleb. After their mother drops the boys off, they discover Elliot's shotgun in his bedroom. Elliot chastises them, then decides it'd be a good bonding experience to teach the boys about firearm safety. The trio head out to Elliot's old lumber yard in the wilderness. En route Elliot discovers text messages on Brad's phone expressing Brad's displeasure with spending time with his father. Elliot hides Brad's phone, so he can spend more time with him.