Brian Shank

For Erie County Sheriff

About Brian

Brian Shank has represented Erie County Council’s District 5 since 2020. Shank is serving his second term as Vice-Chair of Council’s Personnel Committee, sits on the Pleasant Ridge Manor Board of Trustees, the Erie County Election Board, and is a member of the COVID Impact & Economic Revitalization Committee. He is liaison to Erie County Cooperative Extension, Erie County Department of Corrections, Erie County General Authority, Erie County Sheriff’s Department, Erie County Veterans Affairs Department, Local Emergency Planning Commission, and Wesleyville Borough. Shank, a U.S. Army veteran, is a retired Pennsylvania State corrections officer. He is a volunteer firefighter and fire police officer. As a former police officer himself, Shank has displayed his public support for all service officers. He is known in the Erie Community for his Back-the-Blue Rally’s, raising awareness for those in uniform. Additionally, Mr. Shank co-sponsored an effort to provide additional CARES Grant Funding to Volunteer Fire Departments in Erie County. Shank attended the U.S. Army M.P. and Photography schools and Diablo Valley Community College. He is a graduate of Harbor Creek High School. Shank is now running for Erie County Sheriff.

Brian is a member of these great organizations.

Gun Owners of America

National Rifle Association

Firearms Owners Against Crime

American Legion Riders

Blue Knights Motorcycle Club

Open Carry PA

Endorsements

Aaron Wassel

Retired Deputy Chief, Erie Police Dept.

Chris Lawrence

Retired Patrol Officer, Erie Police Dept.

Richard Pottorf

Retired State Trooper

Joshua Prince, Esq

As an ardent defender of our inviolate right to keep and bear arm, including in challenging the City of Erie's unlawful regulation of firearms in 2013, it is an honor and privilege to endorse Brian Shank for Erie County Sheriff. I unequivocally believe that Brian will uphold his oath to the Pennsylvania Constitution and faithfully perform his duties, when elected Sheriff.

Rick Iadeluca

Retired CPL, PA State Police

Timothy Lang

Retired Major Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

Larry Sapienza

Pennsylvania State Constable

John Raun

Retired Lieutenant Department of Corrections

Jeremiah Robertson

Retired Lieutenant, SCI Albion

Bob's Gun Shop & Indoor Shooting Range

Concerned about your second amendment?
Do you live in Erie County Pennsylvania?
Brian Shank, currently Fifth District Erie County councilman, is running for Erie County Sheriff.

Joe Blair

Retired Merryville Police Invesigator

Barry Snyder

Erie Police Dept.

Richard Carr

Retired Chief Officer

Open Carry PA

"Open Carry Pennsylvania is proud to endorse Brian Shank in his run for Erie County Sheriff. Shank, who currently represents District 5 in Erie County Council, has spent his life serving the Commonwealth and the Nation. As an Army veteran, police officer, corrections officer, and volunteer fire police officer, Shank has continually demonstrated his commitment to public safety and to upholding the Constitution.
Many politicians and law enforcement personnel speak about their commitment to the Constitution and to the Second Amendment, but are unwilling to take actions which are politically or professionally risky. Brian Shank, however, has proven willing to put his own skin in the game as one of the original Erie Eight who challenged the City of Erie’s unconstitutional violation of the State preemption statute, risking legal repercussions. This action was even more impressive considering that Shank was employed at the time as a state corrections officer.
During these trying times, the residents of Erie County need a Sheriff with a commitment to the preservation of their Constitutional rights and especially the Second Amendment. Brian Shank has demonstrated this commitment at personal risk to himself and his career. Brian Shank is THE pro-Constitution, pro-2A candidate for Erie County Sheriff."