
To all our friends, fans, supporters and consumers of Charles Daly and by extension, KBI products, I regret to inform you that the rumors of our demise are true.KBI is going out of business and closing its doors, effective today, January 29, 2010.
I don't want to go into each and every detail as to why this has occurred, except to say that there have been a multitude of events over the past five years that have contributed to our current situation.
For those of you with ongoing service requirements please be advised that we are currently negotiating with several companies that will be performing after-sale service of Charles Daly, CD Defense and Jericho firearms. As soon as we have finalized a contract with one of these companies we will post the name, address and contact details of that company on www.CharlesDalyForum.com, so you will know who to contact to obtain service on your KBI firearm.
Again, I wish to thank all of you that have supported our company, Charles Daly and all the other fine firearms that we have sold over the years.. This spells the end of KBI but I imagine it will certainly not mean the end of Charles Daly® and CD Defense™. Look for this excellent brand to resurface in the very near future.
Sincerely,
Michael B. Kassnar, President
K.B.I., Inc.
"I hope criminals think twice before they attempt to steal from someone or harm someone," said Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon, who saw the number of concealed-carry licenses go up by 500 percent.
Solomon's department issued 464 new licenses in 2009 compared to 93 the previous year. But his agency is not alone. Putnam County Sheriff Jim Beutler issued 139 new licenses compared to 31 in 2008, an increase of 448 percent.
Allen County more than doubled its number issued at 684 last year compared to 323 in 2008. The county has 1,867 license holders, although some are from nearby counties. The number of license holders in Allen County represents nearly 2 percent of the population, which mirrors the state as a whole.
Allen County Sheriff Sam Crish said people obtaining licenses should put criminals on notice that people are serious about protecting themselves. And those people come from all walks of life from women to men, old, young and all professions, he said.
"With the numbers growing, it's a huge risk if you're committing some type of offense you don't know who may be carrying," Crish said.
OTTAWA - Barring any last minute delays or a plea deal, the trial of former Ottawa Police Chief Forrest L. Gordon, 44, Van Wert, will begin Tuesday morning, January 19, in Putnam County Common Pleas Court.
In March 2009, Gordon was indicted for allegedly taking more than $1,200 of proceeds from the sale of confiscated firearms.
Then in August, he was indicted for thefts from 2004, 2006 and 2007. Those charges, brought by a special prosecutor from the state Attorney General's office, involve the alleged theft of items owned by Kalida Police Department and its officers.
"I had certain concerns as to the security of the firearms," she said.
Supt McMahon said the intensity of security needed for a Glock pistol is much higher than a rifle, adding the Glock pistols "have become a weapon of choice for criminals in Limerick city".
"E2 models feature the innovative Short Reset Trigger (SRT) system providing a 60% reduction in trigger reset. E2 models also include a reduced reach trigger, providing an even better fit for shooters with smaller hands."

The Grand Jury reviewed the evidence and circumstances surrounding the incident and have determined Candee's actions were justified. No criminal charges will be filed for the incident. The Grand Gury says Candee was protected under New York State law which says that a person in their own home who believes their belongings may be burglarized may use deadly physical force to stop the burglary.
