Protesters blocked the entrance to the Colt Manufacturing building in West Hartford on Thursday morning as part of a nationwide demonstration.
People from several groups came together as a part of the nationwide call to action called "Shut it Down for Palestine."
They had signs that said, “Stop Arming Genocide” and “Shut it Down for Palestine" and dozens blocked four entrances to the company while workers were arriving Thursday morning.
Protesters across the country picketed at companies that they say profit from the war in the Middle East.
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According to the Department of Defense website, Colt Manufacturing was awarded a more than $9.3 million contract for barrel carbines for the Army.
People who participated did not want to be identified by name for fear of retaliation. They said they are antiwar and anti islamophobia protestors and want the company to pause this production.
They said they are not against the workers but want change from Colt.
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Colt said in a statement that it does not wish to comment on the matter.
