News Category: Guns for Great Causes

RICE LAKE, Wis., December 19, 2024 – Henry is proud to announce that Founder and CEO Anthony Imperato was honored with the prestigious Humanitarian Award by the New York Police Department Committee of Police Societies (NYPD COPS). The award recognizes Imperato’s outstanding charitable contributions through Henry’s “Guns For Great Causes” program and his dedication to supporting America’s law enforcement.

Guns For Great Causes is the philanthropic arm of Henry Repeating Arms, dedicated to making a lasting impact in communities nationwide. The program’s primary mission is to support families facing pediatric cancer diagnoses by providing direct financial relief and supporting children’s cancer hospitals. In addition, Guns For Great Causes extends its reach to military veterans, law enforcement, and first responder organizations, particularly those assisting the wounded, injured, and the families of fallen heroes. The program also supports wildlife conservation efforts, promotes America’s shooting sports traditions, provides resources for firearm safety education, and advocates for Second Amendment rights.

To date, Henry Repeating Arms has donated over $3.5 million through Guns For Great Causes initiatives. Imperato’s unwavering commitment to charitable giving and his dedication to supporting the brave men and women of law enforcement earned him this distinguished recognition from the NYPD COPS.

Upon receiving the award, Anthony Imperato said, “I grew up working behind the retail counter in my family’s police equipment shop in lower Manhattan. Since then, I have always had a profound respect for all law enforcement. Receiving this award from an esteemed organization representing New York City’s finest from 37 different ethnic backgrounds is a very special honor. I conceived of Henry’s Guns For Great Causes some 20 years ago after surviving some difficult times, feeling blessed and grateful. Giving back will always be part of Henry Repeating Arms’ DNA.”

The NYPD COPS unites various NYPD fraternal and religious societies to recognize notable contributions to the community. Its Humanitarian Award is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to charitable work and support for law enforcement.

Bringing Total Contributions to $100,000 to Support Families of Fallen Heroes

Henry Repeating Arms Vice President of Communications Daniel Clayton-Luce (middle) presents a $25,000 donation to First Responders Children’s Foundation President and CEO Jillian Crane (left) with NYPD Chief Theresa C. Tobin (right) in Times Square on National First Responders Day.

RICE LAKE, Wis., November 8, 2024 – Henry recently donated another $25,000 to the First Responders Children’s Foundation at a celebratory National First Responders Day event in New York City’s Times Square. The donation follows a $50,000 donation in 2022 and a $25,000 donation in 2023, bringing Henry Repeating Arms’ total contributions to $100,000 in support of the organization’s mission to help support the children and families of first responders who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

Founded in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks when 800 children lost a first responder parent in the line of duty, First Responders Children’s Foundation provides a range of services from grants and scholarships to counseling and community engagement events. Their National First Responder’s Day celebration includes a “Roll Call of Heroes” to shine a spotlight on the men and women who put the protection and safety of their communities first.

“Their mission is vital to the well-being of the first responder community and these children who will be America’s future,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “When tragedy strikes a first responder family, the First Responders Children’s Foundation swoops in with an outpouring of love and financial support, and I hope that we will always be in the fortunate position of being able to support what they do.”

Henry Repeating Arms’ contributions are made through its charitable branch, Guns for Great Causes, primarily focused on providing financial relief to families of sick children and children’s hospitals. Additionally, Guns for Great Causes supports some of the nation’s top-rated organizations benefitting military veterans, law enforcement and first responders, wildlife conservation, America’s shooting sports and hunting heritage, and those developing and promoting firearms safety education programs.

RICE LAKE, Wis., October 24, 2024 – Henry is auctioning a one-of-one New Original Henry Rifle to benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation and their 18th annual Stand Up for Heroes event. The online auction, hosted on Gunbroker.com, ends on November 6 at 9:00 PM EST. Through its Guns for Great Causes charitable branch, Henry Repeating Arms is donating all proceeds from the auction to the Bob Woodruff Foundation in full support of its mission to ensure that America’s veterans, service members, and their families – those who stood for us – have stable and successful futures.

The New Original Henry Rifle is a line-for-line reproduction of the first practical repeating rifle patented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860, except using the more modern .44-40 WCF caliber, and the foundation for the unique Stand Up for Heroes edition bearing serial number SUFH2024. The brass receiver engraving proudly displays the Stand Up for Heroes logo on the right side and 19th-century military items, including cannons, sabers, flags, drums, and a bugle, arranged in a patriotic abstract representation of a bald eagle taking flight on the left side. Flourishing scrollwork, stippling, and a scalloped border motif further embellish both sides of the receiver. Skilled artisans chase the engravings by hand to provide vibrant, sharp cuts. The buttstock is crafted from a single piece of Exhibition-grade American walnut and capped with a brass crescent buttplate that includes the period-correct trapdoor once used by soldiers for cleaning rod storage. A 24.5” blued steel octagon barrel fitted with an adjustable ladder sight and a brass blade front sight sits atop an integrated 13-round tube magazine.

The auction listing also includes a hand-built American walnut tabletop display case, providing the perfect way for the high-bidder to display their new rifle.

“Our gratitude for America’s service members and veterans knows no bounds, and the team here is exceedingly proud to donate this stunning rifle for such a worthy cause,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “We’re shooting for a new company auction record with this rifle, which has all the hallmarks to set the new high bar. I look forward to presenting the Bob Woodruff Foundation with a sizable check to further their vital hard work.”

Since 2007, Stand Up for Heroes has raised $84 million to create long-lasting, positive outcomes for injured veterans, service members and their families. Tickets for the 18th annual event are available at StandUpForHeroes.com.

For more information about the Stand Up for Heroes auction or to place a bid, visit Gunbroker.com.

The Henry “Team Baylee” edition rifle features engraved and hand-painted artwork inspired by the life of 10-year-old Baylee Rish of Wewahitchka, Florida.

RICE LAKE, Wis., July 25, 2024 – Henry announced today the release of a limited-edition series of fifty “Team Baylee” lever-action rifles to raise funds for the family of 10-year-old Baylee Rish of Wewahitchka, Florida. The donated rifles, which are now available for purchase while supplies last are a continuation of the company’s ‘Guns For Great Causes’ charitable efforts, focusing primarily on pediatric cancer cases and children’s cancer hospitals.

Baylee Rish was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2022 and is the latest beneficiary of Henry Repeating Arms’ Guns For Great Causes charitable endeavors.

In December 2022, Baylee was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), a rare and aggressive form of blood and bone marrow cancer. Treatment is intense, with some weeks consisting of up to four consecutive days of chemotherapy treatment, spinal tap chemo injections, and spinal bone marrow sampling, and there is still more to come as her course of treatment runs through March 2025.

Available exclusively through Henry Repeating Arms’ website, all proceeds from the “Team Baylee” rifle sales will be given to the Rish family to help offset mounting insurance copays and the out-of-pocket expenses associated with traveling 2.5 hours each way for treatment. Additionally, the first and last rifles in the collection, serial numbers TEAMBAYLEE01 and TEAMBAYLEE50, are up for auction to allow collectors the chance to enhance the fundraising effort. Total proceeds should exceed $40,000.

“There are few things in this world more unfair than a childhood cancer diagnosis,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “To endure what these kids go through during treatment and still be able to crack a smile that lights up the room is nothing short of awe-inspiring. The opportunity to help these families is a part of our business that I deeply cherish, and I’m sending a big hug to Baylee and her family.”

The Henry “Team Baylee” limited-edition rifle is built on the award-winning Golden Boy Silver .22 S/L/LR with features including a nickel-plated receiver cover, barrel band, and buttplate, a 20” polished blued steel octagon barrel, and genuine American walnut furniture embellished with playful artwork inspired by Baylee’s life. Her love of animals and her desire to be a dolphin trainer when she grows up takes center stage with a bottlenose dolphin diving out of a wave and over the words “Team Baylee.” A paintbrush adds a streak of purple, which complements the vibrant marine blues and represents Baylee’s love for drawing and painting. Baron Engraving of Trumbull, Connecticut, donated their services for the artwork design, engraving, and hand painting.

“Our family would like to thank the team at Henry sincerely. Your kindness and generosity are unbelievable and have brought us to tears many times throughout the process,” said Blake Rish, Baylee’s father. “To all of the amazing people buying and bidding on these rifles, I truly hope we cross paths one day so we can personally hug your neck and say thank you.”
For more information about the “Team Baylee” rifle, visit henryusa.com/teambaylee. The first and last rifles in the series are up for auction on Gunbroker.com until August 7th at 9:00 pm Eastern. All firearm purchases must ship to a federally licensed firearms dealer.

For more information about the “Team Baylee” rifle, visit henryusa.com/teambaylee. The first and last rifles in the series are up for auction on Gunbroker.com until August 7^th at 9:00 pm Eastern. All firearm purchases must ship to a federally licensed firearms dealer.

Anthony Imperato (Middle), CEO and Founder of Henry Repeating Arms with BWF Co-Founder Bob Woodruff (Left) and BWF Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer Dave Woodruff (Right) at the 17th Annual Stand Up For Heroes event in New York, NY. (Photo/Slaven Vlasic)

NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2023 – As a salute to America’s military before Veteran’s Day, Henry Repeating Arms’ Founder and CEO, Anthony Imperato made a $25,000 donation to the Bob Woodruff Foundation at their star-studded Stand Up For Heroes benefit. The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) is a leader in securing stable and successful futures for veterans, service members, and their families. Their event, held at the Lincoln Center in New York, raised a total of $14 million.

The donation, a part of Henry’s Guns for Great Causes charitable program, brings the total donated to military causes and suporting organizations up to $400,000 since 2022.

Todd Duso (Left), COO/CFO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation with Anthony Imperato (Right), Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms at the 17th Annual Stand Up For Heroes event in New York, NY. (Photo/Slaven Vlasic)

“Without the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military members and veterans, we may not have the privilege of doing our business in the greatest country on earth, so we owe it all to them,” said Imperato. “Our commitment to these heroes should not stop after their service, and I hold BWF in the highest regard when it comes to standing behind those that stood for us.”

Henry Repeating Arms presented a $25,000 donation to the First Responders Children’s Foundation during a National First Responders Day ceremony held in Times Square. From L to R: FRCF Chief Philanthropy Officer, Randy Acosta; FRCF Vice Chairman, Laurence Levy; FRCF President & CEO, Jillian Crane; Henry Founder & CEO, Anthony Imperato; FRCF Founder & Chairman, Alfred Kahn. (Photo/First Responders Children’s Foundation)

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2023 – During a National First Responders Day ceremony in Times Square, Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, showed his company’s continued support for families of first responders with a $25,000 donation to the First Responders Children’s Foundation. This follows a $50,000 donation made in December 2022 as part of the firearm manufacturer’s Guns for Great Causes charitable program, which raised over $1 million last year for a variety of organizations in celebration of the company’s twenty-fifth anniversary.

The First Responders Children’s Foundation was founded in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks when 800 children lost a first responder parent in the line of duty. Today, the nationally acclaimed organization provides financial and community support to the children and families of fallen first responders.

“Our mission with Guns for Great Causes and the mission of the First Responders Children’s Foundation go hand-in-hand, and it’s all about the kids,” said Imperato. “These children have parents that dedicate their lives to saving others day in and day out. Not coming home at the end of a shift is unimaginable, especially from the child’s point of view, and I am grateful to be able to lend our continued support to this organization that leads the way in helping to heal those wounds.”

Henry Repeating Arms’ donation is made in recognition of National First Responders Day, which is celebrated every year on October 28th, and the professionals committed to protecting communities all over America with selfless compassion for the lives they serve.

RICE LAKE, Wis, Sept. 28, 2023 – Henry is proud to announce its latest Guns for Great Causes campaign with the donation of fifty limited-edition “Team Kaia” rifles. The rifles are available online, and all proceeds will be presented to the family of 8-year-old Kaia Lauro to provide direct financial relief for mounting medical expenses.

Kaia was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma in 2019, a rare childhood cancer that formed in her adrenal gland and later spread to her bone and bone marrow. Treatment started immediately following her diagnosis with a grueling 8-hour surgery. Since diagnosis, Kaia has undergone countless chemotherapy treatments, painful immunotherapy sessions, Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) radiation, focused radiation, stem cell infusions, and blood transfusions.

Mariann Tepedino, a friend of the Lauro family and advocate for Kaia, brought the child’s story to the attention of Anthony Imperato, Founder & CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, who immediately got the campaign in motion.

“Time and time again, I find myself humbled by the unwavering generosity and support from the firearms community for a total stranger whenever we unveil a new Guns for Great Causes campaign, and I am confident that this will be no exception,” said Imperato. “More humbling though is the tenacity and courage with which Kaia forges on with her friends and family at her back and a smile on her face.”

The Henry “Team Kaia” rifle features a unique brushed metal finish on the receiver cover and barrel band, genuine American walnut stocks, a large loop lever, a 17” blued steel octagon barrel, fully adjustable sights, and a magazine tube with capacity for 12 rounds of .22 LR or 16 rounds of .22 Short. Exclusive to this rifle is the highly detailed, whimsical design on the buttstock, which is laser engraved and painted by hand in full color. The design features the pony that Kaia frequents for rides at a local farm, a tiara of flowers as a nod to her love of fictional princesses, and a gold awareness ribbon, symbolizing hope for pediatric cancer. The words “Never Ever Give Up” are engraved along the flowers. Baron Engraving of Trumbull, Connecticut, donated the artwork, engraving, and hand-painted embellishments.

To purchase the “Team Kaia” rifle, visit henryusa.com/teamkaia. The first and last rifles in the series are up for auction to enhance fundraising efforts. The auctions close on October 11th at 9:00 PM Eastern.

Gunmaker’s charitable branch, Guns for Great Causes, aims to give back and balance the narrative about firearm manufacturers

Henry Repeating Arms Founder and CEO Anthony Imperato displays a Henry American Eagle lever action rifle in the company’s Bayonne, New Jersey manufacturing plant. (Photo/Michael Ives)

– Last year, Henry Founder & CEO Anthony Imperato pledged to donate $1 million through its Guns for Great Causes charitable arm to celebrate the company’s twenty-fifth year in business. Today, Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country’s leading firearms manufacturers and a world leader in the lever action category, is proud to announce its fully honored pledge, with over 30 different organizations receiving donations totaling $1,037,500 since June 2022.

“I am most proud of being able to look back on the last twenty-five years of business and say with conviction that we were able to make a positive difference in the lives of others,” Imperato said. “More often than not, our industry is vilified and left with a perpetual black eye by the media. We, however, are determined to continue leading the charge in counteracting that narrative by showing how much positive impact we have as responsible corporate citizens.”

The primary focus of the company’s Guns for Great Causes initiative is pediatric cancer care, which it addressed with over $200,000 in donations. In addition, Henry Repeating Arms manages an ongoing program to provide financial relief to individual families of sick children going through treatments by creating, donating, and selling limited edition runs of custom engraved rifles and presenting the family with 100% of the sales. This program recently raised over $40,000 for the family of 14-year-old Jack Troxel of Vancouver, Washington, who was diagnosed with brain cancer.

Military veteran organizations received a total of $375,000 from the silver anniversary campaign, including the nation’s largest, like the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, and those specifically providing aid to the wounded and families of the fallen, like Disabled American Veterans, Building Homes for Heroes, and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. In addition, charities benefiting law enforcement, first responders, and their families received $225,000, including the Border Patrol Foundation, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, and the First Responder’s Children’s Foundation.

Henry Repeating Arms also continued its support for some of the country’s most impactful wildlife and habitat conservation groups like the National Wild Turkey Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and Quail Forever with a total of $100,000 to assist with their efforts in conserving land and preserving access for future generations of hunters to enjoy. Second Amendment rights advocacy groups, those working to preserve and promote America’s shooting sports heritage, and programs responsible for teaching firearm safety and responsible ownership received a total of $130,000.

For a complete list of beneficiaries from Henry Repeating Arms’ 25th-anniversary donations, visit the Henry 25th Year Anniversary page.

Henry Repeating Arms CEO and Founder Anthony Imperato presents a check for $100,000 to Megan Flores, Development Officer of Arkansas Children’s Foundation, outside the Hematology/Oncology department at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. (Photo/Katie Childs Photo)

RICE LAKE, Wis., May 18, 2023 – Henry is proud to announce donations totaling $200,000 to Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at Nebraska Medicine. The funds will go directly toward supporting the hospitals’ efforts in treating and caring for pediatric cancer patients, ensuring that children and their families have access to the world-class care these healthcare providers are known for.

“If I could snap my fingers and resolve one thing in this world, without a doubt, it would be childhood cancer. It’s impossible to imagine what these kids and their parents endure throughout treatment and beyond,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “Seeing the smile of positivity and confidence on the face of a kid fighting the battle of their life is all the inspiration and motivation I need to try and help support these children and their families in any way I can. Guns for Great Causes has always been about the kids, the future of America, and I am proud to make these donations in their name.”

Dean Burns (right) and his wife Kaye (left) attend the check presentation at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Dean has served as Senior Advisor to Henry Repeating Arms for over two decades.

Arkansas Children’s is the only healthcare system in the state solely dedicated to caring for children and is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in seven pediatric specialties, including cancer.

“I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Henry Repeating Arms for their incredibly generous donation benefiting our Hematology-Oncology Unit,” said Taylor Speegle, Executive Director of Philanthropy for Arkansas Children’s Foundation. “This gift will help our commitment to making the children of Arkansas better today and healthier tomorrow. Thank you for your commitment to our mission and for your unwavering support of our efforts to improve the health and well-being of children.”

Henry Repeating Arms CEO and Founder Anthony Imperato presents a check for $100,000 to Suzanne Nuss, MBA, PhD, RN, CENP, Chief Nursing Officer of Nebraska Medicine (center) outside the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha. (Photo/Nebraska Medicine)

The Nebraska Medicine Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center opened in 2017 and harnesses the most advanced biomedical and technological tools available to further understand cancer causes and create more personalized care for each patient with precise therapies to improve outcomes.

“We are grateful for Anthony’s incredible generosity in partnering with Nebraska Medicine to benefit so many families facing the challenges of a child with cancer,” said Suzanne Nuss, Ph.D., Chief Nursing Officer, Nebraska Medicine. “Today and into the future, the impact of this gift will help alleviate some of the financial pressures for so many who turn to Nebraska Medicine for the life-saving care needed for their little one.”

Since June 2022, Henry Repeating Arms has donated over $1 million through its charitable branch called Guns for Great Causes to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary. With a primary focus on pediatric cancer, both children’s cancer hospitals and providing financial relief to individual families of sick children, Guns for Great Causes also benefits military veterans, law enforcement, and first responder organizations, particularly those assisting the wounded, injured, and the families of those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Other categories include wildlife conservation, preserving and promoting America’s shooting sports traditions, firearm safety education, and 2nd Amendment advocacy.