Henry Repeating Arms's press release announces a limited run of charity rifles built to help cover medical costs for Keane Rhodes, a 13-year-old from Universal City, Texas. Keane was diagnosed with ALL T-cell leukemia on New Year's Day 2024 and faces at least two years of chemotherapy and radiation.
What Was Announced
Henry is donating a run of fifty "Team Keane" rifles through its Guns For Great Causes program. According to the release, 100% of proceeds go directly to Keane's family, and the company expects the series to raise more than $35,000. Baron Engraving of Trumbull, Connecticut, donated the artwork and engraving.
Key Details
- Platform: Henry Golden Boy .22 lever-action
- Finish: Polished Brasslite receiver, octagon barrel, genuine American walnut stock
- Decoration: Full-color engraved buttstock with artwork tied to Keane's interests, including football, baseball, hunting, and fishing, plus his nickname "Honey Badger"
- Serial numbers: TEAMKEANE01 through TEAMKEANE50
- Auction: First and last serial numbers, online until July 9 at 9:00 PM Eastern
- Retail: Remaining rifles available for purchase online
- Shipping: All firearm purchases must ship to a federally licensed firearms dealer
What It Means for Gun Owners
For buyers, this is a standard Golden Boy .22 with added custom engraving and a charitable purpose. Anyone interested should note the auction deadline and the requirement to ship to an FFL. More details are available at henryusa.com/team-keane.
Bottom Line
Henry is using its rifle line to raise money for a young patient's treatment, and the proceeds flow entirely to the family, according to the company.
