Key Points - The Uzi, designed by Major Uziel Gal and adopted by the Israel Defense Forces in 1955, is one of history's most iconic submachine guns. Its innovative design, inspired by the Czech CZ 25, ...

Uzi Gal, inventor of Israel ‘ s most famous contribution to the arms industry the Uzi submachine gun has died at 79. Relatives said Mr. Gal died Sept. 7 in Philadelphia. The 9 mm weapon has become a ...