Galil ACE (GAP39 ) Recall
Written by Division Chief Joel Rivera, MPA Download a PDF of the Galil ACE (GAP39) Recall
The Storied History of IWI
Eighty years of innovative firearms technology 1933: Israel Military Industry (IMI) begins firearms production in Israel under British Mandate. 1950: First UZI® prototype producted by Uziel Gal. 1972: IMI Galil® adopted by Israel Defense Force (IDF). 1980: Mini UZI® introduced. 1982: Israel-Lebanon War ends and establishes need for close-quarters weaponry. 1990: IMI launches Jericho® 941 pistol. 1994: IMI Tavor® development team launched,…
How it’s Made: Tavor®
Created with the same pride and dedication as the soldiers who use them In the sepia-toned desert of Israel, IDF soldiers fight for their country, their freedom, their homes and their families every day. Failure is unacceptable and a gun as reliable and dedicated as these soldiers is needed. Today, we’ll go behind-the-scenes and see…
Tavor®: The Weapon of the Future is Here
Years in the making, the Tavor® is here to stay The 1982 Israeli Lebanon war opened the eyes of the Israeli military. It became clear that a replacement for the M16/M4 platform was needed and that the nature of modern warfare had changed. The enemy was no longer engaged only from a distance and war…