HOUSTON, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, received the NRA Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award on Friday, April 17, at the 2026 National Rifle Association Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas. Presented by Editor-in-Chief Mark Keefe and NRA Executive Vice President & CEO Doug Hamlin, the award is one of the organization's highest recognitions for enduring impact on the firearms industry and America's shooting sports traditions.
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