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Both the Michigan State Police and the New York State Troopers are celebrating centennial milestones with special edition Henry rifles. The Henry Big Boy Michigan State Police 100th Anniversary Edition is available by contacting Robert Mossing at [email protected]. The Henry Golden Boy Silver New York State Trooper 100th Anniversary Edition is available by contacting[email protected] . Both rifles feature custom embellishments and serial numbers.

Henry Honors Vets with Tribute Rifles & Donation to The Journey Home Project as Sponsor of Charlie Daniels 40th Anniversary Volunteer Jam

On August 12th we were honored to recognize 4 war heroes on stage with Charlie Daniels during the 40th Anniversary of his Volunteer Jam at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Anthony Imperato, our company’s president, gifted the rifles to thank the veterans for their heroic contributions to our country. The presentation was made midway through The Charlie Daniels Band’s set, with Charlie standing by. Anthony also presented Charlie Daniels with a customized Henry Golden Boy rifle embellished with the Volunteer Jam logo and an inscription reading ‘Presented to Charlie Daniels- Thank you for your patriotism and all that you do for our veterans.’

Charlie Daniels and Anthony Imperato Greeting Veterans

Henry Repeating Arms $100,000 check to The Journey Home Project

Anthony Imperato singing back-up during The Devil Went Down to Georgia

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Anthony Imperato explains, “We at Henry Repeating Arms are forever indebted to those who have served our country. Although we can never repay these men and women for what they’ve done, these rifles and our donation are a small token of our gratitude”.

It was a really special moment and we thank Charlie Daniels for inviting us to be part of an amazing night. He is a true Patriot and Gentleman and his talent is awe-inspiring. The colossal concert featured a mega line-up of musicians including surprise guests Eric Church, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jamey Johnson and Blackberry Smoke; and scheduled performances by Wynonna, Terri Clark, The Charlie Daniels Band, Ted Nugent, Trace Adkins, Alabama, Terri Clark, Billy Ray Cyrus, Colt Ford, The Grascals, Lee Greenwood, The Kentucky Headhunters, Tracy Lawrence, The Oak Ridge Boys, Ryan Weaver, Craig Morgan, Lee Roy Parnell, Billy Dean, Michael W. Smith, Travis Tritt, Phil Vassar, Montgomery Gentry and Blackberry Smoke.

Here are some of our favorite memories of the night:

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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker with the Wisconsin made Henry Big Boy Steel .44 Magnum rifle he was presented with at the 50th Annual Governor’s Fishing Opener on May 1, 2015.

Hayward, WI – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker was presented with a Henry Big Boy Steel .44 Magnum rifle at the 50th Annual Governor’s Fishing Opener on May 1, 2015. The rifle was manufactured at Henry Repeating Arms’ plant in Rice Lake, WI. It features custom serial number WGF50 in honor of the event.

Andy Wickstrom, General Manager of the company, presented the rifle along with Jim Onarheim, Vice President of the Hayward Lakes Visitor and Convention Bureau. The Governor was cited for his positive influence on tourism, hunting and fishing. The event took place at Pat’s Landing Resort on the Chippewa Flowage in Hayward, WI.

Scott Walker is the two-term Republican Governor of the State of Wisconsin, and a possible Presidential candidate in 2016.

“The best thing is just to be out on the water having a good time and I think that’s what people love about Wisconsin,” said Governor Walker of the event. It’s the day local sportsmen and women wait for to kick off Wisconsin’s fishing season.

The New for 2015 Henry Big Boy Steel was designed with the modern hunter in mind. Available in three calibers, .44 Mag, .45 Colt and .357 Mag, capacity is 10 rounds. It features a 20” round barrel that delivers quiet and smooth accuracy. The barrel is topped with a fully adjustable rear sight with white diamond insert and a beaded front sight. The receiver is matte finish and comes drilled and tapped for easy scope mounting using Henry’s BB-RSM receiver scope mount. The checkered American walnut stock comes with a sturdy and impact resistant recoil pad.

Henry’s donation of serial number 1 of the new Original Henry Iron Frame to the National Rifle Association concluded with a winning bid of $29,325 with proceeds to benefit the NRA Foundation. This special rifle was auctioned at gunbroker.com, the winner was announced at the NRA Annual Meeting in Nashville in April. Henry was a sponsor of the event.

The winning bid at live auction for Henry’s donation of a one-of-a kind Big Boy 3-Gun Set was $7,800. The set included a Henry Big Boy Classic, Big Boy Carbine & Big Boy Mares Leg that were hand-engraved with NRA & Tennessee images with custom serial numbers 001NRAILA2015 to 003NRAILA2015. Proceeds will benefit the NRA ILA Foundation (Institute for Legislative Action).

Henry also donated 25 rifles valued at $13,000 that were raffled at the Wall of Guns and other events throughout the show. Proceeds will benefit several NRA organizations.

Henry’s newest donation of a one-of-a-kind Henry Repeating Arms 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat 4×4 SuperCrew custom wrapped by SkinzWraps of Dallas, Texas is available for auction on Gunbroker.com. Bidding is live at gunbroker.com and will conclude on August 30, 2015 at 4:00PM EST, just in time for the lucky winner to enjoy the truck during hunting season. The winning bidder will also receive a Henry Big Boy rifle in .44 Mag customized with the serial number of their choice (maximum 12 digits, any mix of alpha/numeric, must include at least one number). The proceeds of the truck will support The NRA Foundation. Visit gunbroker.com auction #483659259 to place a bid on this truck.

“My patriotic juices started flowing the minute it dawned on me to combine the Ford Motor Company and Henry Repeating Arms into a donation that would benefit the National Rifle Association,” explained Anthony Imperato, President of Henry Repeating Arms. “Henry’s contribution of two legendary American made products, the
Ford F-150 and the Henry Big Boy .44 was made as part of our ongoing and unwavering commitment to support the NRA.”

This luxury truck is further customized with a built-in Truck Vault and powder-coated American Racing Rims Upgraded Cooper Tires. It features a 5.0L V8 FFV Engine, Electronic 6-Speed Auto w/ Tow Mode and Black Leather Trim Interior w/ Bucket Seats and includes the upgraded Technology and Lariat Sport Appearance Packages. Also includes 2-Speed Automatic 4WD, Class IV Trailer Hitch w/ Smart Trailer Tow Connector, and Rear View Camera.

The exterior features a Locking Removable Tailgate and Power Sliding Rear Window w/ Defrost & Privacy Tint. The interior is fully loaded with 8.0” CTR Stack Touch/Productivity Screen, Ambient Lighting, Heated/Cooled Driver & Passenger Seats and Sirius Satellite Service. Safety features include the Advanced Security Pack plus Intelligent Access w/ Push Button Start. Warranty contains 3 Year/36K Miles Bumper to Bumper, 5 Year/60K Miles Powertrain and Roadside Assistance. Upgrades include Remote Start, 110V/400W Outlet, Voice-Activated Navigation, Twin Panel Moonroof, Trailer Tow and FX4 Off-Road Packages plus a 36 Gallon Extended Range Fuel Tank.

“Henry Repeating Arms will stay in the foxhole with the NRA to fight alongside them in their battle to protect our 2nd Amendment rights, promote firearm safety and support youth shooting sports programs. Our donations are a symbol of our commitment,” said Anthony Imperato, President of Henry Repeating Arms. Sarah Engeset, Director of Volunteer Fundraising of the NRA responded, “We are humbled by the endless generosity and steadfast support shown to the NRA by Henry Repeating Arms.”

The making of the Henry Customized 2015 Ford Lariat F-150 4×4 Supercrew Truck

2015 Ford Lariat F-150 4×4 Supercrew Specs

• 5.0L V8 FFV Engine
• Electronic 6-Speed Auto w/ Tow Mode
• Black Leather Trim Interior w/ Bucket Seats

Exterior

• Boxlink
• Easy Fuel Capless Filler
• Fog Lamps
• Fully Boxed Steel Frame
• LED Box Lighting
• Locking Removable Tailgate
• Pickup Box Tie Down Hooks
• Power Sliding Rear Window w/ Defrost & Privacy Tint
• Spare Tire & Wheel Lock
• Tow Hooks
• Wheel Lip Moldings – Body Color

Interior

• 8.0” CTR Stack Touch Screen
• 8.0” Productivity Screen
• 10-Way Power Driver &Passenger Seats
• A/C w/ Dual Climate Control
• Adjustable Pedals w/ Memory
• Ambient Lighting
• Auto Dim Rearview Mirror
• Color Coordinated Carpet and Floor Mats
• Heated/Cooled Driver & Passenger Seats
• Leather Trimmed Seats
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Memory Driver Seat
• Sirius Satellite Service
• Tilt & Telescoping Steering Wheel Column

Functional

• 2-Speed Automatic 4WD
• 4-Wheels Disc Brakes w/ ABS
• 12W Auxiliary Power Point
• Auto On/Off Headlamps
• Class IV Trailer Hitch w/ Smart Trailer Tow Connector
• Hill Start Assist
• Outboard Mounted Rear Shocks
• Power Tailgate Lock
• Power Folding, Heated, Signaling, and Memory Side Mirrors
• Rear View Camera
• Select Shift Transmission
• Sync w/ MyFord Touch
• Trailer Sway Control
• Wiper Activated Headlamps

Safety/Security

• Advanced Security Pack
• AdvanceTrac with RSC
• Airbags – Front Seat Mounted Side Impact & Safety Canopy
• CTR High Mount Brake Lamp
• Intelligent Access w/ Push Button Start
• MyKey
• SOS Post Crash Alert System
• Tire Pressure Monitor System

Warranty

• 3 Year/36K Miles Bumper to Bumper
• 5 Year/60K Miles Powertrain
• 5 Year/60K Miles Roadside Assistance

Optional Equipment

• Lariat Series
• Blind Spot Info System
• Remote Start
• Reverse Sensing System
• LED Side-Mirror Spotlights
• 110V/400W Outlet
• Sony Single CD w/ HD Radio
• Voice-Activated Navigation
• SelectShift Transmission
• 3.31 Electronic Lock RR Axle
• 7000# GVWR Package
• Front License Plate Bracket
• Inflatable Rear Safety Belts
• Twin Panel Moonroof
• All-Weather Rubber Floor Mats
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Trailer Tow Package
• FX4 Off-Road Package
• Skid Plates
• Foldable Pickup Bed Extender
• Box Side Steps
• Tailgate Step
• 36 Gallon Extended Range Fuel Tank
• Active Park Assist
• Integrated Trailer Brake Control
• Technology Package
• Lariat Sport Appearance Package

Added by SkinzWraps

• Truck Vault
• Powder coated American Racing Rims Upgraded Cooper Tires
• Custom Henry Repeating Arms Wrap

Anthony Imperato, President of Henry Repeating Arms, thanking Edgar Harrell, a U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran and survivor of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis for his service to our country.

Henry Repeating Arms Honors Veterans, 1st Responders and an NRA Instructor at The NRA 2015 Annual Meetings & Exhibits on April 9, 2015

As a sponsor of the event, Anthony Imperato, President of Henry Repeating Arms, chose to recognize local heroes of the community who’ve proven to go above and beyond the call of duty by inviting them to the stage to thank them for their service. Each honoree was presented with a rifle from Henry’s line of commemorative tribute rifles.

Imperato called forward 19 first responders, veterans, and active military members to join him on stage, reading aloud their accomplishments of service to our country and its citizens. The emotional response from both Imperato and the crowd was an incredible sight as they gave a deafening standing ovation to these men and women – true heroes for our country.

Henry Repeating Arms President Anthony Imperato talks with Mark Keefe about his company’s charitable causes.

Imperato started by proclaiming NRA Instructors the unsung heroes of the firearms industry. “They take their personal time and spend their own money to promote firearm safety and teach youth shooting sports so our traditions can continue,” he explained.  Instructor Leroy Farris of Rockvale was brought to the stage and presented with a Henry Silver Eagle rifle.

L to R: Officer Katy Davis of Knoxville received a Law Enforcement Tribute Rifle; Joshua Smith, a firefighter Engineer of Franklin received a Firefighter Tribute Rifle; and Amy Moore, a flight nurse of Ethridge received an EMS Tribute Rifle

“Thank You for saving lives every day,” Imperato said as he presented first responders to thank them for their service. Amy Moore, a flight nurse of Ethridge received an EMS Tribute Rifle; Joshua Smith, a firefighter Engineer of Franklin received a Firefighter Tribute Rifle; and Officer Katy Davis of Knoxville received a Law Enforcement Tribute Rifle.

The final presentation recognized those who fought and risked their lives for our freedoms by serving or currently serving in the Armed Forces. Four Active Duty and eleven Veterans received a Henry Military Service Tribute Rifle. “These men and women along with their families sacrificed to protect this great country of ours, and we owe our freedom to them today,” Imperato said, choking back tears. “Thank You for your service to our country, God Bless You and God Bless the United States of America,” he continued as the crowd of 2000 people stood and applauded the honorees.

L to R: Master Sergeant Heather Yates of Estill Springs who serves in the U.S. Air Force and has been deployed to ten countries; Major Brandy Johnson of Nashville who serves in the U.S. Air Force as a Senior Pilot and participated in multiple freedom operations; and Staff Sergeant Brenda Curry of Clarksville who serves in the U.S. Army and has been deployed to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan will receive Military Service Tribute Rifles when they retire from active duty service.

Veteran recipients included Edgar Harrell of Clarksville who served in the U.S. Marine Corps and is one of only 317 to survive the sinking of The Indianapolis in WW2; David Gray of Springfield who served in the U.S. Army in Iraq where he saved the lives of several of his men when he shielded them from an improvised explosive device and was later wounded during a rocket attack, Jimmy Gentry of Franklin who served as Staff Sargent in the U.S. Army and fought overseas in WW2; Linc Van Sickel of Somerset, PA who served in the U.S. Army in Korea; J.T. Tenpenny of Nashville who spent 28 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and served during Vietnam; Jack Spangler of Goodlettsville who served as a Buck Sergeant in the U.S. Army in Vietnam; Ray Harvey of Nashville who served as a Captain in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam; Charles York of Kingsport who served in the U.S. Air Force in the Gulf War; Dana Nicholson of Clarksville who served as a Captain and Nurse in the U.S. Army in Iraq; Bill Slocum of Lebanon who served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force in Afghanistan and Lt. Colonel Chuck Haley of Adams who served in the U.S. Air Force and flew missions over Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait and the Persian Gulf.

Leroy Farris, a NRA Instructor of Rockvale received a Henry Silver Eagle rifle.

Active Duty Recipients were Staff Sergeant Brenda Curry of Clarksville who serves in the U.S. Army and has been deployed to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan; Major Brandy Johnson of Nashville who serves in the U.S. Air Force as a Senior Pilot and participated in multiple freedom operations; Master Sergeant Heather Yates of Estill Springs who serves in the U.S. Air Force and has been deployed to ten countries; and Danielle Panting of Nashville who serves in the U.S. Navy and participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in Kuwait. As active-duty service members are not permitted to accept the rifles, their rifles will be donated to the individuals’ local American Legion posts. Imperato promised each of them a raincheck for the rifles upon their retirements.

Imperato said the impetus for this presentation was that he was “tired of gun owners getting a black eye,” and wanted to highlight the positive side of firearm ownership. “I wanted to show the world how great the firearm industry is and how good law-abiding gun owners are.” Thus he formed “Guns for Great Causes” with his company, which financially supports charitable causes such as sick children, wounded veterans and youth shooting sports programs. Watch Anthony explain more during the video interview with Mark Keefe, Editor-In-Chief of American Rifleman.

A record breaking sum of $100,000 was raised by The NRA Foundation’s auction of a legendary Henry lever-action rifle from 1865 paired with serial number one of the new Original Henry Rifle.  Henry Repeating Arms donated the rifles to be auctioned together to benefit The NRA Foundation, America’s leading charitable organization in support of the organizations and programs that ensure the legacy of hunting and the shooting sports. The auction was hosted by GunBroker.com and concluded today at the end of the 2014 NRA National Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana. The two-gun set yielded $83,025 at auction and Henry Repeating Arms contributed an additional $16,975 to round it off to $100,000 to benefit the NRA.

The two-gun set included the well-worn Model 1860 Henry, serial number 8261 manufactured in 1865, used to reverse-engineer Benjamin Tyler Henry’s classic design and develop the tooling for the new Original Henry Rifle line. Completing the pair was the Original Henry Deluxe Engraved serial number BTH0001, the first Henry produced in nearly 150 years. The new hardened brass-framed .44-40-cal. rifle’s receiver was hand-engraved by the artisans at Baron Engraving of Trumbull, CT, featuring period style engraving. Additionally, the rifle sported a one-piece 24 ½” octagonal barrel/tubular feed, a genuine American fancy walnut buttstock, and a classic folding ladder rear sight paired with a traditional blade front sight. The auction items included a certificate of authenticity provided by Henry Repeating Arms.

“The pair of Henry rifles we donated in support of The National NRA Foundation is a small token of our appreciation” said Anthony Imperato, President of Henry Repeating Arms. “The NRA has been by our side since Day One and we are eternally grateful to them for defending our Second Amendment rights, for upholding the traditions of hunting and the shooting sports, and for their tireless efforts to promote firearms safety.”

Other recent auctions of the new Original Henry Rifle yielded $85,000 for the USA Olympic Shooting Team and $50,825 for the Hunting Heritage Foundation.

“Henry’s generous support over the last two decades has been vital to The NRA Foundation’s success at its national events,” said John DaSilva, National Manager of Events and Marketing.  “We were honored to have the opportunity to auction these historically rich Henry rifles at this year’s NRA Foundation Banquet and raise money for the next generation of shooting sports enthusiasts.”

Photos from the Show:

Pro-gun Indiana Senator Phil Tomes with Anthony Imperato and his wife Margie

Anthony Imperato with Samantha Landrum, country music sensation, and star of Grits & Guns

Avid hunters and pro-gun, the Governor of Mississippi Phil Bryant and House Speaker Philip Gunn paid a visit to the Henry Repeating Arms booth

Clinton Jones AKA “Ton”, star of the television show Auction Hunters paid a visit to the Henry booth

“Anthony Imperato, President of Henry Repeating Arms, with the set of Henry rifles that were donated to benefit the National Rifle Association”.

Henry Repeating Arms is proud to promote and support youth shooting sports programs

Anthony Imperato being interviewed by Phil Schreier and Jim Supica of the NRA TV show Gun Gurus

United States Senator Rand Paul admires the Henry Big Boy with Patrick Rhodes of the Republican Party of Arkansas

United States Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky was the guest speaker at a Tusk Club Dinner entitled “United We Stand to Welcome Rand.”. The event was hosted by the Republican Party of Arkansas. A Henry Big Boy RPA presentation model was made in honor of the distinguished Senators visit.

The event was held in Hot Springs, Arkansas on January 31, 2014.  The crowd was standing room only.

Henry Repeating Arms, Baron Engraving and recent participants at The Sheep Show have helped provide valuable funding the USA Shooting Team will use in 2014 to achieve greatness on the ranges throughout the world. A new Original Henry Rifle Deluxe Engraved .44-40 was auctioned by the USA Shooting Team during the February 22-25 Sheep Show in Reno, Nev., and helped raise $85,000 in support of the team.

Henry Repeating Arms donated the new Original Henry Rifle with special serial number USAGOLD1 and Baron Technology, Inc. proudly provided its hand-engraving services to create a signature look to the popular rifle. An identical rifle was also auctioned off at the Dallas Safari Club Convention in early January and another will be available for auction at the upcoming Western Hunting and Conservation Expo, February 13-16, in cooperation with the Mule Deer Foundation.

The revolutionary Henry lever action-repeating rifle was the most important firearm of its time and went on to become one of the most legendary American firearms of all time. Patented in 1860 and used during the Civil War, the rifle’s rapid-fire capability and high-capacity tubular magazine stood in amazing contrast to its single-shot musket counterparts.

“When I announced at a lunchtime meeting attended by all Henry employees that the rifle they had built and donated to the USA Shooting Team raised $85,000, we had a standing ovation with a chant of USA, USA! It doesn’t get any better than that,” said Anthony Imperato, President and owner of the company.

The engraving on the hardened brass receiver was hand-cut by Baron Custom Shop’s artisan Heidi Roos, who says: “Inspired by Louis Daniel Nimschke from his record book of originals, the scrollwork design is in the American style: a floral and leaf motif, intricately detailed and surrounding an open banner. The receiver’s top is decorated with simple linear motif, and the butt plate is decorated with America scroll on the back, with the USA Shooting Team logo and 2014 on the top.”

“We couldn’t be more appreciative of Henry Repeating Arms, Baron Engraving, the Wild Sheep Foundation and those USA Shooting Team supporters for the generosity they continue to exhibit,” acknowledged USA Shooting Team Foundation Executive Director Buddy DuVall. “With Rio in Sight and an important year of World Championships as well as Olympic and Paralympic qualifying now upon us, the money raised on behalf of the USA Shooting Team is a tremendous boost to our team and helps keep us competitive with the competition.”

The Sheep Show is the annual convention and fundraiser for USA Shooting conservation partner Wild Sheep Foundation and featured hundreds of exhibitors, entertainers, educational events, as well as auctions and nightly banquets. The event’s live auctions featured nearly $5 million in hunts, trips, art, firearms, equipment and more special conservation permits than any other convention or wildlife show.

USA Shooting Team members participating in the Show included 2012 Olympian Frank Thompson (Alliance, NE.), National Team members Amber English (Colorado Springs, CO.) and Jake Wallace (Castaic, CA.), along with World Cup medalists Kayle Browning (Wooster, AR.) and Caitlin Connor (Winnfield, LA.). Team members participated in the USA Shooting/WSF Sporting Clays event at the Capitol City Gun Club and served as the color guard as well at the event’s Opening Ceremony.

Louis Zamperini, a runner in the 1936 Olympics, served in the U.S. Air Force as a bombardier in the South Pacific during World War II. When his aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean in April 1942 he and another crew member survived in a life raft for 47 days, drifting 2000 miles until they reached land, only to be captured by the Japanese Navy. He was held in captivity and tortured in a series of prison camps, and for three years the sadistic prison guards tried to break his spirit with verbal and physical cruelty.

They couldn’t.

When the war ended in August 1945 Zamperini decided to become a missionary to Japan, preaching the gospel of forgiveness to the very guards who tormented him. His remarkable power of example inspired Anthony Imperato, President and owner of Henry Repeating Arms to create a Henry Golden Boy Military Service Tribute Edition rifle featuring a custom serial number combing his initials and date of birth LSZ012617. The rifle was presented in a display case with a brass plaque engraved “Presented to Mr. Louis Zamperini “ October 29th 2013 “ Thank you for your service to our Country and for teaching us about courage, survival and the power of forgiveness”.

During the presentation Imperato stated, “We salute and thank Mr. Zamperini for bravely serving our country with dignity and perseverance. His incredible courage and ability to forgive those who tortured him during the War are an inspiration to all”. Henry Repeating Arms will manufacture a limited edition series of rifles in tribute to Mr. Zamperini, the proceeds of which will be donated to the POW MIA Foundation, a not for profit organization ran solely by volunteers and veterans dedicated to giving closure and assistance to the families of missing or imprisoned soldiers, as well as attend to the needs of wounded soldiers returning from more current wars.

A biography of Zamperini’s life was written by Laura Hillenbrand, author of Seabiscuit: An American Legend. The book, titled Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, was published by Random House in 2010 and became a #1 The New York Times bestseller. It’s been adapted into a movie written by Joel and Ethan Coen and directed by Angelina Jolie. Unbroken is expected to be released by Universal Pictures this Christmas.