The political scene in Western New York State is covered by columnist Budd Schroeder in his syndicated weekly column “The Right Side.” He is a gun enthusiast and sportsman who is active in many efforts to defend the rights of US citizens to keep and bear arms.

Because he is a capable equestrian as well as a good marksman, he is our [American Cowboy].

• served several terms as Board Member, National Rifle Association
• Past President, SCOPE*
• Currently Chairman of the Board of SCOPE
• Deputy Sheriff rank of Lieutenant
• Licensed firearms instructor
• Author of “The Right Side”, a weekly op ed
• Certified NRA Training Counselor
• Police Firearms Instructor
• State Committeeman NYState Conservative Party
• Secretary Erie County Conservative Party
• Member of Advisory Board, Western New York Chapter, Salvation Army
• Vice President, Judges & Police Conference

A graduate of Syracuse University, Budd has had a long career in the public relations field. He is a frequent dinner speaker and tirelessly represents Second Ammendment interests in public debates and radio and television roundtables. In both of these pictures, Budd is the good-looking guy on the left!

*Shooter’s Committee On Political Education — A very influential gun rights organization in the northeastern states, well-represented and highly effective in influencing local and state legislation.