If he stood to the left and FRONT of the person, sure, but he didn't. He grossly underestimated the effect the gun would have on the girl. Mistake, not foolishness, unless you want to go into some sexist stereotypes now too.
This has shit to do with sexist semantics. And we're aware of your ignorance with firearms. First rule of handling weapons is you never underestimate them. That's how dumbasses get killed.
Oh yeah..one did.