I use all the carrying positions: on a sling on my shoulder; in the crook of one arm; carried between both arms; in one hand at my side; on the shoulder facing forward.

The forward facing method is not dangerous to people in front as all you do is angle the muzzles away from people in front. You can not carry a rifle there in thicker bush. Just like you probably can't carry a rifle on your shoulder on a sling in heavier bush. Logical.

It is easier to carry a double rifle there than a bolt.

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As for people pointing muzzles at people, check out some popular 'home' safari videos that do the rounds every year and see the muzzle pointing directly at the cameraman/lens in virtually every stalk. And this guy is not using an "African carry" position.