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 ...

Key Point: Although mostly out of service, the Uzi’s profile will be recognizable for decades to come. One of the most recognizable weapons of the postwar era came from one of the newest nation-states ...

JERUSALEM -- Israel's military is phasing out the legendary Uzi submachine gun, calling it antiquated and replacing it with more sophisticated, electronics-outfitted weaponry, an army spokesman said ...

SPRINGFIELD (AP) -- "Reckless and illegal actions" by a former police chief led to the accidental death of an 8-year-old boy who shot himself in the face with an Uzi submachine gun at a gun show, a ...