ERIE COUNTY Chapter

          **NEW START TIME**
                            6:30 PM

2026 Meeting Schedule

January 28th No July Meeting
February 25th August 26th
March 25th September 23rd
April 22nd October 28th
May 27th November 25th: TENTATIVE
June 24th December 2026: NO Meeting

From the Chairman's Desk

I’m sure you’re enjoying this beautiful fall weather and making the best of it, as we know what’s coming soon!

This is your reminder that our monthly meeting is this Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 pm. This will be our last meeting for the year because the next 2 months of November and December will conflict with Thanksgiving and Christmas. I will continue to post Chairman’s Desk emails and other pertinent information as it arises.

At Wednesday’s meeting, we will discuss exciting plans for 2027 that our Erie County Chapter will pursue. I’ll save time for any questions and ideas of what you may like to see in the future.

After that we will celebrate this meeting as a Member Appreciation Night. We will take the time to thank all of our loyal members who have attended meetings, donated to the 50/50s, purchased and sold raffle tickets, and supported our Erie County Scope Chapter in many various ways.

Please join us for some good food and fellowship. Hope to see you there!

Respectfully,

Mark Drews

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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.