All About Colt’s New Safety Impact Award

Clay Matthews, Adam Vinatieri, Joe Thomas and Fletcher Cox announced as ambassadors for nonprofit organizations committed to firearm safety.

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posted on January 22, 2025
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Colt today announced the launch of its “Safety Impact Award” to recognize nonprofit organizations that display an exceptional commitment to safety in the firearms industry.

“At Colt, safety is at the core of everything we do,” Colt’s Manufacturing President Josh Dorsey said. “We believe in supporting organizations working tirelessly to educate and empower our communities. The Safety Impact Award is our way of acknowledging their dedication and providing resources to expand their impact.”

Colt Safety Impact Award ambassadors
Clay Matthews, Adam Vinatieri, Fletcher Cox and Joe Thomas have been tapped to serve as ambassadors for the Colt Safety Impact Award.

 

To help champion the vital work of these outstanding organizations, Colt enlisted the help of former professional football stars Clay Matthews, Adam Vinatieri, Joe Thomas and Fletcher Cox. Each of these ambassadors shares a passion for outdoor recreation and, with Colt, have made an initial donation of $5,000 to support the safety missions of their respective charitable partners.

The partners include the following groups.

Clay Matthews – Project ChildSafe

Project ChildSafe is the nation’s most comprehensive firearm safety and education program that partners with law enforcement agencies nationwide to provide free firearm safety kits and educational resources to help families, neighborhoods and communities store firearms safely and securely.

Adam Vinatieri – Clays For Charity

Clays for Charity is an annual event hosted by Adam Vinatieri that brings together people of various backgrounds to enjoy a special day of sport shooting and other outdoor activities. All proceeds from the event are directed toward industry nonprofit organizations with a strong emphasis on safe and responsible gun ownership.

Joe Thomas – Ducks Unlimited

Ducks Unlimited was founded by hunter-conservationists in 1937 and is an organization dedicated to conserving wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl and other wildlife.

Fletcher Cox – International Hunter Education Association

The International Hunter Education Association serves hunting and shooting sports educators by developing and implementing standards and resources based on research that promotes safe, responsible and ethical practices.

“As an avid hunter and sport shooter, educating and explaining the critical importance of safe and responsible firearm ownership to everyone is imperative,” Cleveland football legend Joe Thomas said. “So, I jumped at the opportunity to come on board with Colt and Ducks Unlimited to shine a spotlight on this award and rally our communities to affect change for everyone.”

You can help determine the winner of the inaugural Safety Impact Award by casting a vote. For every vote received, Colt will donate one dollar (up to $10,000) to the winning nonprofit organization. Additionally, as a token of appreciation for supporting safe and responsible ownership, all fans who vote will be entered into Colt’s “Big Game Safety Sweepstakes,” in collaboration with Credova, for a chance to win a portion of $100,000 if a safety occurs in the pro football championship on Sunday, February 9.

The voting period is open until Friday, January 31, at 8:00 p.m. EST with the winner announced on Monday, February 3. For more information on the Colt Safety Impact Award and to cast your vote, head to safetyimpactaward.com.

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