Colt's Manufacturing Company

An American gun maker known for developing the M4 carbine.

CCI Score

-23.28

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Colt's Accusation of Marketing Guns that Fuel Cartel Violence in Mexico

Colt's Manufacturing Company faces allegations from Mexico regarding its marketing strategies, accused of facilitating gun trafficking and contributing to cartel violence by emphasizing militaristic branding in its products.

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Colt's Manufacturing Company is currently rated as an Accomplice.

-20 to -29 CCI Score

These companies profit from authoritarian practices through their business dealings. Although they may not be directly enforcing oppressive policies, their actions contribute to the economic and operational sustenance of authoritarian regimes.

Latest Events

JUL

23

2023

Colt's Accusation of Marketing Guns that Fuel Cartel Violence in Mexico
-34.17

Colt's Manufacturing Company faces allegations from Mexico regarding its marketing strategies, accused of facilitating gun trafficking and contributing to cartel violence by emphasizing militaristic branding in its products.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

March 21

Colt’s reliance on the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to shield itself from accountability, along with its indirect alignment with political structures that enable legal immunity, signifies a problematic engagement with political systems that undermines democratic oversight.

CT’s Colt, others accused by Mexico of marketing guns to cartels
-50

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 21

Allegations suggest that Colt’s marketing practices, including the use of militaristic branding and labels that appeal to combative consumer sensibilities, reveal a disregard for ethical responsibility in ensuring that their products do not contribute to violence.

CT’s Colt, others accused by Mexico of marketing guns to cartels
-30

Economic and Structural Influence

March 21

The involvement of Colt’s products in cross-border gun trafficking highlights economic repercussions and suggests a structural complicity in supporting markets that contribute to cartel violence, thereby affecting community stability and international relations.

CT’s Colt, others accused by Mexico of marketing guns to cartels
JUL

24

2022

Colt's Manufacturing Under Scrutiny for Facilitating Illicit Arms Trafficking
-38.87

Mexican authorities have targeted Colt's Manufacturing Company in a lawsuit alleging that its firearms contribute to cross-border gun trafficking and associated human rights abuses, fueling violence and enabling repressive practices.
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 21

Colt's Manufacturing has come under fire for its role in producing firearms that are alleged to be part of a supply chain fueling violence and human rights abuses. This failure to adopt robust ethical controls in its business practices contributes to structural conditions that can enable authoritarian violence, making its practices deeply concerning from an anti-fascist perspective.

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-40

Economic and Structural Influence

March 21

The economic and structural impact of Colt's Manufacturing's products is highlighted by their role in a transnational arms flow that destabilizes communities and, indirectly, supports authoritarian power structures. The lawsuit exemplifies concerns over how corporate products can inadvertently enable repressive regimes and foster unchecked violence.

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MAY

04

2020

Colt Secures Joint Foreign Military Sales Contract for M16A4 Rifles
-42.63

Colt's Manufacturing Company secured a five-year, $383 million Foreign Military Sales contract for M16A4 rifles awarded by the U.S. Army. From an anti-fascist perspective, such arms deals can be seen as contributing to the militarization of foreign regimes and potentially enabling authoritarian practices, especially if these weapons are used by repressive governments.
-70

Economic and Structural Influence

March 21

The contract represents an economic collaboration in the form of a major arms sale, which from a left-leaning anti-fascist perspective can be viewed as contributing to the proliferation of militaristic capabilities that may be used by authoritarian regimes. By securing this Foreign Military Sales contract, Colt’s Manufacturing Company indirectly supports the export of lethal weapons that may empower repressive governments, thereby raising ethical concerns regarding their role in global military dynamics.

Colt Secures Joint Foreign Military Sales Contract for M16A4 Rifles
AUG

22

2012

Colt's Manufacturing Conflict Minerals and Supply Chain Ethics Policy
22.55

Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC outlines its commitment to sourcing components and materials ethically and adhering to conflict minerals regulations, requiring its suppliers to meet strict human rights and environmental standards.
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

October 3

Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC has instituted a robust Conflict Minerals Policy that emphasizes sourcing from suppliers who adhere to high ethical standards regarding human rights and environmental responsibility. By requiring its suppliers to comply with strict codes of conduct and by aligning with international conflict minerals regulations, the company demonstrates a proactive approach in mitigating risks associated with forced labor and human rights abuses in its supply chain. This policy is a positive indicator in the realm of supply chain ethics, reinforcing their commitment to ethical business practices.

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