Awards
In 2004, Barrett was honored with the Colonel George Chinn Award which recognizes Small Arms Weaponry Systems based on excellence in research and development, engineering, manufacturing and management.
In 2005, the United States Army recognized the Barrett M107 as one of the Top Ten Greatest Inventions.
On June 28, 2006, Barrett was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for "turning his idea into one of America's most successful companies".
On May 18, 2009, Barrett was sworn in as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association. His term is for three years.
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