Melville, NY (February 20,
2018) – Nikon has announced that it will become the first-ever Title
Sponsor of the NRL (National Rifle League) for the approaching 2018
season. The NRL
Presented by Nikon will
host 15 national-level precision rifle matches beginning February 23,
2018, and the season will culminate at the NRL Presented by Nikon Championships October 19-21, 2018.
Nikon celebrated its 100th
Year Anniversary in 2017 with the introduction of its flagship BLACK
precision optics line and has more than doubled the size of the line for
2018. The new BLACK FX1000 match grade FFP riflescope and BLACK
RANGEX 4K 4,000 yard rangefinder—combined with the NRL Title
Sponsorship—demonstrate Nikon’s commitment to the competitive shooting
sports.
According to Nikon’s Sr.
Manager; SRO Sales & Operations, Jeremy Bentham, “Nikon is proud to
be partnering with the NRL for 2018 and we are looking forward to working
to promote the sport together.” The NRL is recognized for its
support of competitive rifle shooting and of the athletes who are
participants.
“Nikon is a world-renowned
optics manufacturer and with the introduction of the new BLACK line we
are thrilled to have the opportunity to work together to help grow the
precision rifle sports. We could not be more excited to be partnered with
Nikon in 2018 and look forward to a very successful season,” stated
Travis Ishida, President of the National Rifle League.
About Nikon
Nikon Inc. is the U.S.
distributor of Nikon sports and recreational optics, world-renowned Nikon
35mm cameras, digital cameras, speedlights and accessories, Nikkor lenses
and electronic imaging products.
For more information on
Nikon's full line of Riflescopes, Reflex/Red Dot Sights, Binoculars,
Rangefinder Binocular, Fieldscopes, and Laser Rangefinders, visit:
www.NikonSportOptics.com
About National Rifle
League
National Rifle League is a
501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the growth and education of
precision rifle shooting through a range of outdoors-related public
interest activities. These activities are designed to develop
marksmanship skills for those participating in the shooting sports, and
to educate the public about firearm safety.
Its mission is to enable
growth in the competitive shooting sports, for those who have aspiration
for their communities, their businesses, families, and themselves.
National Rifle League supports them on their journey from ambition to
achievement. And therefore, it is so proud to support match directors and
competitive shooting athletes as they represent all of us over the United
States. For more information, please visit: http://www.nationalrifleleague.org.
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