Henry Repeating Arms announced that CEO Anthony Imperato received the Humanitarian Award from the New York Police Department Committee of Police Societies (NYPD COPS), according to Henry Repeating Arms's press release. The award honors Imperato's charitable work through the company's Guns For Great Causes program and his support for law enforcement.
What Was Announced
NYPD COPS, a group that brings together NYPD fraternal and religious societies, gave Imperato the award for his charitable contributions. The organization's Humanitarian Award goes to people who have shown sustained dedication to charity and to law enforcement. Imperato said he grew up working in his family's police equipment shop in lower Manhattan, and he tied his respect for officers to that experience.
Key Details
- Award: NYPD COPS Humanitarian Award, presented to Anthony Imperato, Henry founder and CEO
- Program: Guns For Great Causes, the philanthropic arm of Henry Repeating Arms
- Primary mission: Supporting families facing pediatric cancer diagnoses and children's cancer hospitals
- Other focus areas: Military veterans, law enforcement and first responder groups, wildlife conservation, shooting sports, firearm safety education, and Second Amendment advocacy
- Total donated: More than $3.5 million to date, according to the company
- Origin: Imperato says he created the program about 20 years ago
Bottom Line
The release is a corporate announcement about a company award and a charitable program. It does not include new products, pricing, or policy changes. The $3.5 million figure is the company's own total, and the release does not break down how the money was spent.
