Skip to main content
Tags: Congresswoman Shot Schumer

Schumer: US Officials Should Report Drug Use

Sunday, 16 January 2011 09:41 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Chuck Schumer says if someone admits illegal drug use to a federal official, he should not be allowed to buy a gun.

The New York Democrat suggests that military recruiters and other officials report admissions of drug use to a national database.

Schumer says Jared Loughner's alleged drug use could have prevented his purchase of a gun. Loughner is accused of killing six people in Tucson, Ariz., and shooting congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

A military official in Washington said the Army rejected Loughner in 2008 because he failed a drug test. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because privacy laws prevent the military from disclosing such information about an individual's application.

Schumer made his proposals to the Justice Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

© Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


US
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Chuck Schumer says if someone admits illegal drug use to a federal official, he should not be allowed to buy a gun.The New York Democrat suggests that military recruiters and other officials report admissions of drug use to a national database.Schumer...
Congresswoman Shot Schumer
130
2011-41-16
Sunday, 16 January 2011 09:41 AM
Newsmax Media, Inc.

Sign up for Newsmax’s Daily Newsletter

Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox.

(Optional for Local News)
Privacy: We never share your email address.
Join the Newsmax Community
Read and Post Comments
Please review Community Guidelines before posting a comment.
 
TOP

Interest-Based Advertising | Do not sell or share my personal information

Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.

NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Download the Newsmax App
NEWSMAX.COM
America's News Page
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved