This muppet, drops the mag out of a glock, fails to clear the chamber and then shoots himself in the hand. Now he wants compensation??

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7654926.stm

Darwin award would be more appropriate.

The scary thing is this guy is an instructor!

I should explain that "PSNI" is Police Service of Northern Ireland.

He should be bloody sacked.

Brian,
The way I heard it the gun was left into the armoury for some kind of work, but it was left loaded on a bench. It sounded like the person who left it needed sacked for leaving a loaded gun unnattended, and the armourer had been complacent enough to pick it up without checking it.
I believe the psni should be dissarmed. Not for any political reason, but because they should"nt be given metal cutlery, never mind guns!
good shooting

Sam, no doubt there is a longer story.

However, what I had drummed into my head by my old man from I was 9 years old is: the second you pick up any firearm, you point it in a safe direction and verify that the chamber is empty. It is the single most important thing anybody will ever learn about handling firearms - verify an empty chamber immediately.

This guy some how or other managed to pull the trigger on a pistol he patently had failed to verify was empty.

I found this bit the most hilarius,

"His legal team is arguing that a proper risk assessment was not carried out and a second person should have been present to reduce the accident risk."

So who is to check the checker? How about some proper care with firearms?

/Chris

That guy is a complete mor.. not only because he shot his hand, but mainly because he has no decency to admit his fault and try to sue someone other. He deserves to be fired and I hope he will get NOTHING from the Court.

Brian I know the guy in question he is the head armourer for the PSNI. I tell you the full story over a few beers as it is alot more funny!
just shows you what happens when firearms are taken for granted

Generally people shoot themselves in the foot,either physically or metaphorically.
It takes a certain genius to shoot yourself in the hand !
Like Brian I was taught by my Dad.When you are handed a gun or pick up a gun,check to see it is safe and empty.
F*****g W****r serves him right

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Originally posted by Claret_Dabbler:
what I had drummed into my head by my old man from I was 9 years old is: the second you pick up any firearm, you point it in a safe direction and verify that the chamber is empty. It is the single most important thing anybody will ever learn about handling firearms - verify an empty chamber immediately.

+1

Always check every gun all the time, every time, but especially, before you point it at your hand and pull the trigger.

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It takes a certain genius to shoot yourself in the hand !

In that case, my old high school friend is a genius. I always thought he was a bit of a dumb ass though.

Ok guys ... only my tuppence worth, but anyone handling firearms on a daily basis is only one tiny step away from an accidental/negligent discharge. Working with them daily behind the scenes of a regular armed force only adds to the risk. The only real "crime" this guy is guilty of is the stupidy to air his mistake in open court and not accept the consequence of his own failings. I truely hope the beak cuts the ground from under him, hangs him out to dry and no pension for early retirement.

I can remember at least four occasions in the last 30+ years when I have been guilty of sending a round off unintentionally for one of a variety of reasons. No human is a perfect model of safety in all situations and if it hasn't happened to you "never say never"...

Alan, I agree entirely, anyone can make a mistake.

I have only ever been present for one negligent discharge, not by me thankfully, in 25 years of shooting.

My gripe here is the dipstick looking for compo.

No doubt there was also negligence on the part of whoever handed over a loaded pistol to the armoury.