ERIE COUNTY Chapter

          **NEW START TIME**
                            6:30 PM

2026 Meeting Schedule

January 28th July 22nd
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 hope my message finds you well.  I promise I will be brief (for once).

Our monthly meeting is tomorrow, May 27 @ 6:30 pm at the Matthew Glab Post,
                                                                                                      1965 Abbott Rd, Lackawanna, NY.

Please bring any sold or unsold Weber Grill Raffle Tickets to the meeting. Drawing will occur before the next monthly meeting.

Main Meeting Topics of Interest:

-            NY TAC Legal Defense Fund Discount

-            Sunday June 14 SCOPE Sponsored Craft Show.  Volunteers needed to sell Raffle and Chinese Auction Raffle Basket Tickets, etc.. 

-            Informational Training Class will be taught at the meeting on:
            1) What Happens to your Firearms after you Die,
              2) Legals and              
              3) Carry Platform

Come early for dinner specials including wings.  Feel free to bring your meal into the meeting room.

Stay Informed and Stay Safe,

Respectfully,

Mark Drews

Matthew Glab Post menu 

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.