The Portland Trail Blazers have responded to a demand that they sever ties with Leupold & Stevens, a Beaverton-based company that manufactures telescopic sights used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Their answer: No.
In a statement published on OregonLive, the Blazers organization said their “agreement is primarily with the Leupold & Stevens consumer products division for sporting optics and binoculars.” They also “welcome (Leupold & Stevens’) continued support of our nightly in-game salute to the bravery, sacrifice and heroism of our military, retired military and first responders.”
Leupold & Stevens also does business with the United States military, including a $42.