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PSWG supports the Stop Colt campaign of the Connecticut Palestine Coalition launched in 2023. Colt's factory in West Hartford makes thousands of M4 assault rifles to send to Israel under a $37 million dollar US military contract. In 2023, the coalition’s protest outside the West Hartford Colt factory pushed the Biden administration to stall a transfer of 18,000 Colt assault rifles to Israel due to human rights concerns, which the new administration has reportedly now delivered. Colt assault rifles have also been used in US mass shootings, including at the Tree of Life synagogue in 2018, and Colt is linked to gun trafficking to Mexican drug cartels.
In July of 2025, the US Senate voted on a joint resolution of disapproval for weapons transfers to Israel, which included 20,000 Colt M4 assault rifles. It was the first time that 27 US Senators voted to stop sending these rifles to Israel, a majority of democrats. Although not enough to stop the shipment of guns to Israel, it signals increasing opposition for weapons to Israel.
The Stop Colt campaign has held weekly protests outside of the West Hartford Colt Factory since May, along with other canvassing efforts and actions against Colt. Most notably, protesters were able to consistently block one of the main entrances to the factory every week, forcing the workers and shipments to divert to other entrances.In addition, canvassing efforts and teach ins have been held, educating the local community about Colt’s role in the Gaza genocide and their history, which includes selling weapons to the confederacy during the U.S. civil war.
Whether at home or abroad, Colt profits from bloodshed, with our tax dollars. To end this genocide, we must stop arming Israel - including with deadly weapons made right in our backyard.
Take Action
- Sign the petition demanding Colt end their sales of weapons to Israel
- Join a weekly vigil outside Colt’s West Hartford, Connecticut location
- Organize a demonstration outside a Colt office, warehouse or manufacturing center near you!
Campaign Updates
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