One of the greats is gone

[gridlore]

Uzi Gal, the man who single handedly armed Israel, died yesterday at 79. The Uzi submachine gun is probably the second most recognized weapon in the world (behind the AK-47)

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[arib.livejournal.com]

Nowadays, the uzi is primarily given to female soldiers, while men are given M-16s.

Apparently, the Uzi has a fairly light trigger, and women are less likely to "shoot first and ask questions later."

Uzi, while being Mr. Gal's first name, is also Hebrew for "my strength."

Fitting.