Whenever I take people to the range one of the basic rules is you never point the gun away from the targets. If it malfunctions, hold onto it while still pointing down range, count to ten, and then place it down, again facing the targets, so I can examine and clear the weapon.
Never swing the weapon with your body unless you lift it and point it to the sky and your finger is off the trigger and the weapon is safe.
Be safe, treat every weapon like its loaded and only point it at things you intend to destroy.
