May 1, 2026

2026 Project ChildSafe Safety Sweepstakes Recognizes Sponsors and Winners

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Project ChildSafe Foundation has announced the winners and prize sponsors of its annual Project ChildSafe Safety Sweepstakes that supports the Project ChildSafe^® firearm safety education program of NSSF^®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association.

Generous prize donations from firearm industry companies make the Project ChildSafe Safety Sweepstakes the largest fundraiser for the industry’s premier firearm safety program. Project ChildSafe, through partnerships with more than 15,000 law enforcement departments, works to help prevent firearm-related accidents, thefts, suicide and misuse in every state and the U.S. territories. The program has distributed more than 42 million firearm safety kits that include a gun lock and safety brochure since the program’s inception in 1999.

The 2026 Safety Sweepstakes prizes and winners are:

— Vault Pro Silver Eagle Gun Safe, plus shipping: Marco M. of Nebraska

— Limited Edition Chiappa Revolver: Andrew S. of Wisconsin

— OpticsPlanet Camping Bundle: Mandi M. of Idaho

— Colt Python 6″ plus $100 Gift Card: Kevin L. of Texas

— Gunsite Academy Basic Pistol Class: Martin M. of Nevada

— Beretta 80X Cheetah Limited-Edition Blue Pistol: Chris C. of Arizona

— GTM Originals Everyday Empowerment Pack: Michelle M. of Ohio

— Project ChildSafe Anniversary Bundle: Charles R. of Texas

“We’re deeply grateful to the sponsors who make the Project ChildSafe Safety Sweepstakes possible and to the nearly 3,000 donors who participated. Even though most did not win a prize, their generosity directly supports Project ChildSafe’s life-saving safety education efforts,” said Joe Bartozzi, Chairman of the Project ChildSafe Foundation and President and CEO of NSSF.

Companies wishing to donate products for the Project ChildSafe Safety Sweepstakes can submit them using this form. Organizations interested in participating in other Project ChildSafe fundraising efforts during the year are encouraged to contact us at [email protected]. The Project ChildSafe Sweepstake runs from September through January in conjunction with registration for the NSSF-owned SHOT Show^®. The opportunity to participate in the sweepstakes and win great prizes is promoted during SHOT Show registration and on all NSSF and Project ChildSafe social media channels.

Donate to Project ChildSafe at ProjectChildSafe.org/donate.

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About NSSF
NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearm retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, visit nssf.org.

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NSSF Media contact:
Jade Moldae
203-426-1320 ext. 306

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