Örebro Shooting Club Examiners Accused of Misconduct in Hunter's Exam Process

The Jägarförbundet in Örebro has brought forward serious allegations against two examiners of misconduct during the hunter's examination process. Notably, one of these examiners approved Rickard Andersson's examination in 2011, who later infamously committed a mass shooting at Campus Risbergska with a licensed hunting weapon. The allegations suggest that the examiners acted unlawfully by serving in dual capacities as both course leaders and examiners, violating regulations aimed at maintaining exam integrity.

Concerns about the practices at the Örebro shooting club have intensified over the past seven years, revealing instances where students were reportedly provided with exam questions prior to their assessments, thus compromising the examination's authenticity. Multiple former students, who requested anonymity due to fear of repercussions, confirmed this practice from before 2021. Prior to the digitalization of the theory exam in 2021, the club posted a pass rate that was strikingly higher than the national average, reaching up to 90% in some years, compared to a roughly 70% average nationally.

Despite the Jägarförbundet alerting the police multiple times about the examiners, the police have not pursued any actions, citing insufficient evidence according to their assessments. The accused examiner has denied all allegations, claiming they stem from jealousy towards the club’s success and reputation. The scrutiny over the club raises pressing questions about public safety and regulatory oversight in hunter education in Sweden.