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Israeli forces say goodbye to the "Uzi" By Toby Harnden in Jerusalem (Filed: 27/12/2003) The Uzi sub-machinegun, a symbol of Israeli national identity, has been withdrawn from service by the defence forces after half a century. Compact, simple and resistant to dust and sand, the 9mm Uzi in its machine-pistol form, was designed by a former resistance fighter, Uzi Gal. "It was a great moment for Israel," Lt Col Gal, who died in 2002 aged 79, once said, ". . . a weapon that the Jewish people had made for themselves, and I designed it from the ground up." Still...

The IDF is phasing out the legendary Uzi submachine gun, calling it antiquated and replacing it with more sophisticated, electronics-outfitted weaponry, an army spokesman said Wednesday. But the Uzi, a national icon and the country's most famous contribution to the arms industry, will still be produced and exported, to the presumable delight of drug dealers, gang members, Secret Service agents and Hollywood action stars alike. Israel's military took the simply constructed, half-century-old weapon out of front line units two decades ago, but continued to issue it to some elite units and soldiers carrying heavy gear who needed a light weapon...

Uzi Maker Excited About Reopening of U.S. Market; Overseas Company Making Investment Decisions Tied to Expectations that America's Assault Weapons Ban Will Expire Next Year 8/14/03 10:41:00 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: National Desk Contact: Peter Hamm of The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, 202-898-0792 or http://www.bradycampaign.org WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released today by The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence: With Congress on the verge of passing sweeping legal protections for the gun industry, rolling back laws against amateur gun traffickers like Timothy McVeigh and blocking a federal law enforcement agency from investingating crooked...

IMI optimistic US will lift ban on Uzi sales Israel Military Industries sources say the company wants to bring in partners for its light arms factory. Sources inform “Globes” that Uzi manufacturer Israel Military Industries is optimistic that it will be able to resume sales in the US. Former President Bill Clinton signed a bill banning certain types of automatic and semi-automatic weapons, including the Uzi, blocking signed contracts worth millions of dollars. The law expires this year, and IMI believes that the Republican administration and Republican-controlled Congress will not renew it. The Republicans are close to the powerful National...

Israel is getting rid of the Uzi. The world-famous submachine gun is being replaced by a weapon called the Tavor, which draws on lessons the Israeli military has learned during the nearly three-year Palestinian intifada. The new weapon is lighter than the Uzi and has large vents to prevent dust clogs and sights that allow the shooter to aim with both eyes open, according to Reuters. The first Tavors, manufactured by Israel Military Industries, have been issued to elite Israeli infantry units.

"Assault Weapons Is a Redundant Term" Posted by Doc Farmer Wednesday, May 14, 2003 President George W. Bush president@whitehouse.gov The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. May 14, 2003 Dear Mr. President, First of all, I want to thank you for your service to our nation in these perilous times. You've been an effective leader, an inspiration to America, and a friend to the Military. However, with great respect, I must disagree with you on your support of the renewal of the "Assault" weapons ban. The ban itself is unconstitutional, sir. It violates the second amendment. The key term...

JERUSALEM (AP) - Uzi Gal, inventor of Israel's most famous contribution to the arms industry - the Uzi submachine gun - has died at age 79. Relatives said Gal died Saturday in Philadelphia. He will be buried Thursday in Kibbutz Yagur, a collective farm near Haifa where he lived for many years. The 9-mm weapon has became a mainstay of armies and secret services from Jerusalem to Washington. It has also proven popular among criminals in many countries and has appeared in many action movies. Over 1.5 million Uzis have been manufactured, and exports of the weapon has earned Israel...

The UZI came about during the 1950’s in Israel’s primitive economy and arms industry. Ironically, it emerged from this setting as one of the most robust submachine guns ever developed, due to a ruthless design contest and a bit of genius. 1930’s PALESTINE Israeli arms manufacturing began under disorganized and illegal conditions in secret underground workshops. These homemade guns varied in quality and ingenuity, and most of their designs were bizarre. For example, the Dubigun was an intimidating 12-gauge "carbine" having a six-round drum magazine, but it was often more dangerous to its operator than its target. MID 1940’s The...