Yeah. Behind and off to either side, not directly behind me. You need to be able to see in case we have to dodge.

[ He can hear the stampede now, the rapid stomping of mammoth feet coming their way, and turns to face it. ]

Aim for their sides, not head on, we want them to get spooked and turn, not totally freak out and plow past us.

[ Again, it's obvious to him, but might not be to others. He pulls his magnum, as it's the louder gun. It's a good thing he's been stockpiling ammo for the past year.

Then the time for talking is over, and three mammoths come careening around the corner. Oh boy. ]