Swedish healthcare workers must report patients medically unfit for gun ownership. This follows the Campus Risbergska mass murder that left ten people dead last February.
A new report shows many medical professionals fail to report unsuitable gun owners. The National Board of Health and Welfare and Police Authority conducted this analysis.
Björn Eriksson leads the National Board of Health and Welfare. He said reporting requirements need better compliance across Sweden's healthcare system.
Police should revoke gun licenses when medical professionals flag owners as unfit. But regional practices vary widely in how they handle these reports.
Psychiatric care units follow reporting rules most consistently. Other healthcare sectors need updated procedures and training.
Rickard Andersson held licenses for four weapons during the Campus Risbergska attack. He killed ten people before taking his own life on February 4 this year.
The tragic incident exposed gaps in Sweden's weapon control system. Medical reporting could prevent future violence involving legally owned firearms.
Sweden maintains strict gun laws compared to many countries. Still, this case shows how implementation matters more than regulations alone.