In the late 1940s, shortly after the establishment of the State of Israel, Major Uziel “Uzi” Gal began the development of a revolutionary submachine gun (SMG). Introduced to the Israel Defense Forces ...

Firearms manufacturer Israeli Weapon Industries (IWI) is best known as the creator of the Uzi, a compact submachine gun designed for urban and close-quarters use. Enshrined in popular culture through ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Uziel Gal examines his submachine ...

Many people are raising questions about whether it is safe for young children to handle powerful firearms after a 9-year-old girl shooting an Uzi 9mm submachine gun accidentally killed a gun-range ...