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    Henry Repeating Arms – Guns for Great Causes

    Kat StevensBy Kat StevensMay 9, 2023Updated:June 30, 20257 Mins Read
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    Preslie Mantsch, shown during her treatment for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, was the focus of a donation of 65 rifles by Guns for Great Causes. PHOTO CREDIT: ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND
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    An industry focused on the design and manufacture of firearms might not be where someone expects to find impressive acts of selflessness and charity, but perhaps they should. Not only is there a dedicated spirit of family in the gun industry, there’s also one of a willingness to give others the shirt—or the gun—off one’s back. Henry Repeating Arms is among the forerunners of the charitable efforts of the firearms world. A big part of that is the company’s charitable arm, Guns for Great Causes.

    What is Guns for Great Causes?

    As mentioned above, this is the charitable arm of the legendary Henry Repeating Arms gun company. The offshoot of the manufacturer’s main business was started in 2006; Henry itself can technically trace its roots—or at least its inspiration—to 1860, when Benjamin Tyler Henry designed The Henry Rifle. The Henry company itself was founded in 1996 and named in honor of the designer of the first Henry Rifle. It took the company no time at all to begin stretching into philanthropy. Extending into such a large, active charitable arm within a decade of the company’s founding is impressive. After all, it can take a business many years to simply begin turning a profit.

    The central focus of the organization is raising funds for pediatric cancer patients, and this is often in very targeted ways. That’s not all the charitable arm does, though. Guns for Great Causes also helps veterans and is involved with conservation causes, Second Amendment advocacy and various other aspects of shooting sports. As they say, their mission is to “deliver monetary relief to families that need it and organizations whose missions align with the values we hold dear as a company.” That’s a rather simplistic summary, though. There’s so much more to Guns for Great Causes and the Henry company than what can be covered in a basic “About Us”-style write-up.

    The What—and Why—of Donations

    According to Henry Repeating Arms owner Anthony Imperato, the charitable arm was started years ago because he felt the company was doing well and that it should share its success. In addition, Imperato was tired of the overwhelming negativity from mainstream media and the way the media portrayed (and continues to portray) firearms and firearm owners. Imperato felt he and Henry were in a position to show the world how amazing the firearms industry is, and Guns for Great Causes was born.

    The monetary value behind their giving is well into the millions and grows every day. For example, in March 2023 the charity donated $25,000 to Pheasants Forever and Quails Forever for wildlife habitat and conservation efforts. January 2023, hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations were given to a variety of organizations. Guns for Great Causes is always working behind the scenes to give a boost to those the company believes need it most. The charity likes to make surprise donations, too.

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    In March 2023 Guns for Great Causes donated $25000 to Pheasants Forever and Quails Forever for conservation efforts PHOTO CREDIT HENRY REPEATING ARMS

    It isn’t all about writing checks for cash money, though. Henry also donates the company’s high-quality guns—often as limited edition runs—to specific people and organizations. Sometimes those donations are done as a thank-you. Other times, guns are donated so recipients can use them to raise funds for a cause.

    One of countless instances showcasing this ability took place in 2020, when the entity donated 65 custom rifles to raise funds for the family of a toddler with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Henry named the rifle the “Prayers for Preslie Edition Golden Boy Silver” in honor of the toddler, three-year-old Preslie Mantsch. (Note about Preslie’s progress: after the donations made to cover her medical bills, she underwent a final round of chemotherapy on August 31, 2022, then was officially declared in remission and enrolled in school.)

    Certain charitable actions on the part of Guns for Great Causes are made publicly, while others happen behind the scenes. Henry takes its dedication to making a difference seriously. Anyone who believes the gun maker does it for attention is flat-out wrong.

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    Anthony Imperato presenting a check to the First Responders Childrens Foundation PHOTO CREDIT HENRY REPEATING ARMS

    How You Can Help

    Perhaps the most straightforward way to help Guns for Great Causes is to participate in the purchase of one of the company’s limited-run rifles. When you buy a rifle that’s been donated to raise funds for a sick child, you aren’t just seeing a fraction of the purchase price go to the cause. Instead, it’s all of it; 100% of the funds from the sale of rifles donated for these situations go to the recipient. Henry doesn’t take a cut—which means the manufacturing time and components required to manufacture the rifle are donated, too. Guns aren’t donated just for appearance’s sake, either. They are used as a way to involve people in fundraising efforts with zero monetary benefits to the company itself. That alone makes Guns for Great Causes stand out among many other charities.

    So, where can you find these guns for sale? When Henry donates rifles for pediatric cancer patients through Guns for Great Causes, guns are available online. On some occasions, auctions are held specific to the first gun in a limited run or other specific serial numbers. Links to the sales can be found on Henry’s website that take you to a listing, usually on GunBroker.com. You need to understand that these guns sell out within hours, so it really almost takes a dose of luck to happen upon the event in time. That doesn’t mean you can’t still help the recipient.

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    This is the Prayers for Preslie Edition Golden Boy Silver rifle The company produced and donated 65 of them to raise funds for medical bills for a three year old going through cancer treatment PHOTO CREDIT HENRY REPEATING ARMS
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    Pictured is the Ethans Army rifle made by Henry Guns for Great Causes used it to raise money for Ethan Shaw a two year old who was fighting a terminal aggressive brain tumor Sadly Ethan passed away in 2020 PHOTO CREDIT HENRY REPEATING ARMS
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    A limited run rifle made to raise funds for the family of Milah Schevenius a young girl battling Wilms tumors on both kidneys PHOTO CREDIT HENRY REPEATING ARMS

    Once the donation is made, the child or organization’s name is public. Even if you’re not able to get your hands on a limited-run Henry rifle, you can donate to the child or organization. After all, their name and situation are clearly shown so it’s easy to take the steps necessary to help a fantastic cause each and every time.

    Would it be nice to have one of these special rifles in your hands? Absolutely! But what means even more is the financial aspect of taking some of the crushing burden of medical bills off the shoulders of a family whose child is battling a life-threatening illness. So, if you can’t get a rifle, I recommend you take a few minutes to donate to the family or group anyway. You never know what even the tiniest donation might mean to someone.

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    Henry Repeating Arms founder Anthony Imperato takes Guns for Great Causes seriously PHOTO CREDIT HENRY REPEATING ARMS

    The Reality

    The firearms industry is seen by some outsiders as a greedy money-making machine focused only on churning out weapons of some level of destruction. Nothing could be further from reality. Over the years, I have witnessed countless instances of selfless behavior, donations, and banding together for a great cause. There’s no family like the gun family, and there’s no charitable entity quite like Guns for Great Causes. Family isn’t about DNA, it’s about love and loyalty. And sometimes, family is found in gunpowder and lead.

    Per our affiliate disclosure, we may earn revenue from the products available on this page.

    May 2023
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    Kat Ainsworth Stevens loves nothing more than a day spent in the woods or on the water. She has hunted all over the country for everything from deer to ducks to alligators. Her fishing endeavors range from setting juglines for catfish to catching rainbow trout in mountain streams. And while she’s out hunting, fishing, hiking, and boating, she’s putting gear through its paces. Kat is a seasoned outdoorswoman with decades of experience in various activities. In addition to her outdoor activities, she is a certified firearms instructor with an extensive background in firearms, edged weapons, and use of force. Her written work has been published in dozens of print outdoor industry magazines and on sites. She has a book—Handgun Hunting—available and has ghost-written others.

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