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**NEW START TIME** 2026 Meeting Schedule
| From the Chairman's Desk Welcome to Spring finally everyone. Hope you all are doing well. Our meeting is Wednesday @ 6:30 pm. Make a special note of this earlier starting time. March has been an exciting month for us at Erie County Scope. We have lots to talk about at the meeting. We will discuss a legal defense fund I have joined that is highly recommended. We will also have discussion regarding weapons/ammo/targets and proficiency. Then, our monthly training segment topic is Article 35.00 of the NYS Penal Law. It is important for all gun owners to be well versed in this. I will give time for discussion and questions. Feel free to bring a friend. Lastly, I attended Mickey Kearns’ Breakfast on Saturday and had the pleasure of sitting with Dr. John Long, (photo to the left) a lively 99-year old WWII Veteran who served with the First Infantry Division (the Big Red 1) in Europe. He encourages us at SCOPE to keep showing up and doing what we are doing to fight for our Constitutional Rights. It was a motivational morning, to see and speak with Dr. Long, other 2A groups, and like-minded politicians who share our mission. Come early Wednesday and join us in the dining room. The kitchen is open and chicken wings are the special with other items including taco salad, burritos, sandwiches, etc. I hope to see many of you Wednesday. |
Chairman Mark Drews with Mickey Kearns (left) and Dr. John Long (right) In an effort to allow more member participation in our planning processes, we are opening up our Monthly Board Meetings to include any Erie County SCOPE member. | 2026 Erie Co Chapter Board Meetings 2:00PM |
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| Erie County Court Clerk Mickey Kearns appeared for an impromptu visit at 6:30 pm to talk about his business office, streamlining the pistol permit bureau and the DMV offices for quicker visits. He plans to return to formally speak to all members present at a future meeting. SCOPE Life Member Retired Supreme Court Justice William Boller presented also regarding the pistol permit process. He gave valuable insight on the “to do”s” and “what NOT to do” when filling out applications. He gave interesting stories of practical things to avoid doing with your concealed carry that he has dealt with through the years, that didn’t go so well for the permit holder. He plans to continue to work to support the office a few days a week to help with the workload. SCOPE President John Elwood was also present and gave his accolades to the Erie County Chapter for our productivity and success. He spoke on current egregious legislation found on the NYSCOPE website and the importance of getting gun owners out to the polls. He encourages all members to bring one person to join the membership.
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| Thank you to State Senator George Borrello for presenting to Erie County SCOPE on Tues. Oct. 28.
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Erie County Chapter Officers
Chairman Mark Drews (right) with Paul Beakman, Jr., President of WARP.