Police Department Armorer shoots self, files civil action against police

[Don't care]

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.

For the rest of the story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7654926.stm

I can see the shop rules posted over the bench now..................
1. ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
2. ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
3. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
4. Know your target and what is beyond.
5. Know how to use the gun safely.
6. Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
7. Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.
8. Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate.
9. Never use alcohol or over-the-counter, prescription or other drugs before or while shooting.
10. Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.
11. Be aware that certain types of guns and many shooting activities require additional safety precautions.
12. Clean your gun every time its used.
13. BANG! Uh-oh.

[K Frame]

If he was hired as an expert weapons specialist, the police should counter sue for fraud.

[280plus]

Lawyers for Mr Woods claimed in the High Court that proper safety procedures were not in place, and ammunition may have been faulty

Doesn't sound like it was faulty to me.