- Gunmaker’s charitable branch, Guns for Great Causes, aims to give back and balance the narrative about firearm manufacturers
- Henry Repeating Arms has donated over $3.5 million through Guns For Great Causes endeavors.
Compiled by Forrest Fisher
Henry Repeating Arms was started by Louis and Anthony Imperato in Brooklyn, New York, in 1996. The first model produced was the Henry H001 Classic Lever Action .22, and the first shipments were made in March 1997. Since then. their firearm products have become cherished collectibles.
In 2022, 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, has donated so much more, adding hope and financial support for many causes.
Guns For Great Causes is the charitable arm of Henry Repeating Arms. Its primary focus is on pediatric cancer – providing financial relief to families of sick children and donations to children’s cancer hospitals. In addition, Guns For Great Causes 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. Wildlife conservation, preserving and promoting America’s shooting sports traditions, firearm 
safety education, and 2nd Amendment advocacy are all additional beneficiaries of Henry’s Guns for Great Causes program. 100% of all Guns For Great Causes firearms sales are donated. Since its inception, Henry Repeating Arms has donated over $3.5 million through Guns For Great Causes endeavors. CLICK HERE to read more about Henry’s Guns For Great Causes.
During the Silver Anniversary year, CEO Anthony Imperato said, “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. 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.”
In addition, Henry Repeating Arms manages an ongoing program to provide financial relief to individual families of sick children going through treatments. This program involves creating, donating, and selling limited edition runs of custom engraved rifles, with the family receiving 100% of the sales.
Military veteran organizations, 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 financial support, including the Border Patrol Foundation, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, and the First Responder’s Children’s Foundation. This support is a testament to our respect and value for their service.
Henry Repeating Arms also continued its unwavering 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 funding to assist with their efforts in conserving land and preserving access for future generations of hunters to enjoy. This commitment reassures us of the bright future of hunting. Henry also supported 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.
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