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It is exactly as you say, all of Bane's henchmen are willing to sacrifice themselves for the cause. Due to Bane essentially taking over the League of Shadows, being a mastermind of his own accord, and having a cause that all his followers believe in, he attracts such skilled zealots and is able to use them as he pleases. He shows no remorse for this ...

I think its heavily implied that he was indeed that big an eejit. He makes a statement prior about how he's handy with the steal, or words to that effect. I thought it was a brilliant bit of dark humour. Unexpected and well timed. Very funny. Getting back to your question though, yes, I believe its intended that he did accidentally shoot himself and no other ...