Congressional candidate Kathy Weppner told nearly 900 students and faculty members at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute something you don’t hear every day from a congressional candidate, at least in New York State.

“I carry a gun every day,” said the Williamsville Republican who is challenging Rep. Brian Higgins in the 26th Congressional District. “I’m not carrying now because I’m in a school.”

Congressional candidate Kathy Weppner also said she thinks federal officials in Washington, D.C., should be armed.
“I would never hurt anyone,” she said. “But if you were lucky enough to be in a room with me, and somebody really bad did come in, I might be able to do something about that.”


Congressional candidate Kathy Weppner