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Folds of Honor North Texas Gala to Feature Custom Rifle Donated by Sons of Liberty Gun Works
Red, white, and blue M4-L89 marking America’s 250th year will raise funds for educational scholarships for the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders
ARLINGTON, Texas — November 9, 2026 — Folds of Honor North Texas will feature a custom M4-L89 rifle donated by Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW) in the auction at its2026 Gala, held Saturday, November 14, on The Field at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Proceeds will fund Folds of Honor educational scholarships for the spouses and children of service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving.
Since 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 73,000 educational scholarships totaling over $340 million in all 50 states.
“Folds of Honor keeps a promise this country owes to the families of those who gave everything: their sacrifice will not be forgotten, and their children’s futures will not be limited by it. We’re honored to play a small part in the Gala. In America’s 250th year, we can’t think of a better place for this rifle than helping send the son or daughter of a fallen hero to school,” said Nate Horvath, CEO of Sons of Liberty Gun Works.”
The donated rifle is built on SOLGW’s M4-L89, the San Antonio manufacturer’s Proven Fighting Rifle, and wears a custom red, white, and blue Cerakote finish and custom engraving marking 250 years of America. It is built to the same standard as every rifle SOLGW ships: the same engineering, the same testing, and the same accountability, whether it goes to a SOCOM operator or a first-time owner.
“The original Sons of Liberty helped spark the fight for this country’s independence 250 years ago, and that’s the name we chose to carry,” said Mike Mihalski, Founder and Chief Product Officer of Sons of Liberty Gun Works. “Every detail of this rifle, from the red, white and blue finish to the engraving, was done to honor that legacy and the families who’ve paid freedom’s highest price. It’s a privilege to build something that will help put their kids through school.”
For gala tickets, sponsorship, and auction information, visit northtexas.foldsofhonor.org.
About Folds of Honor
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 73,000 scholarships totaling over $340 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 43 percent are minorities and 57 percent female. A total of 91 percent of expenses fund our mission of providing educational scholarships to the families of our nation’s heroes. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is serving as Commander of Recruiting for the Oklahoma Air Guard. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.
About Sons of Liberty Gun Works
Sons of Liberty Gun Works builds the world’s finest fighting rifles — for everyone who stands ready to defend life and liberty. Founded in 2012 in San Antonio, Texas, by Mike Mihalski, who started building rifles in his garage, SOLGW takes its name from the original Sons of Liberty of 1765. In 2025, SOLGW was awarded a U.S. SOCOM Combat Assault Rifle contract for a select-fire variant of its MK1. SOLGW rifles are trusted by more than 400 law enforcement agencies across 30+ states, and every rifle and part is backed by an unlimited lifetime warranty, including wear of components, plus a critical-incident replacement policy. SOLGW is headquartered at 4415 Dividend Drive, San Antonio, TX 78219. Learn more at solgw.com.
Media Contacts
Culver Public Relations: Frida Cossio · frida@culverpr.com · (214) 352-5980
Sons of Liberty Gun Works: Brandon Becker · Brandon@solgw.com