Company Leases Facility in Pennsylvania. First products to be marketed will be the TAVOR SAR and UZI PRO Pistol, specially designed for the US Market.
Ramat Hasharon, Israel –-(Ammoland.com)- Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) – a leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for governments, armies, and law enforcement agencies around the world – launches operations of its US subsidiary, IWI US, Inc.
The company has leased a 21,000 sq. ft. facility in Harrisburg, PA, and will initially begin marketing the TAVOR SAR bullpup rifle line in several configurations and the UZI PRO Pistol, which will be showcased at the 2013 SHOT Show, January 15-18, in Las Vegas, NV at booth #15238.
According to Uri Amit, IWI’s CEO, “We are pleased to announce the launch of the operations of IWI US to shooting enthusiasts in the US. We have operated for many years in the global Defense and Law Enforcement markets, where we have invested significant resources in developing quality, innovative weapons that answer the needs of our customers, and our products enjoy great popularity around the world. All of the weapons we have developed have become the standard for the IDF as well as for the armed forces, Special Forces, and police forces throughout the world.”
“We have now decided to enter the civilian market in the US and offer products that have been specially developed for the US commercial market. Initially, we will offer several configurations of the TAVOR SAR and the UZI PRO Pistol, which have undergone changes and adjustments to suit the needs of the American consumer.”
Mr. Amit continued, “Over the years, rumors have circulated regarding the launch of our US operations, which has created expectations in the civilian market, and we look forward to an excellent reception of our products by US shooting enthusiasts. We will be introducing our new weapons at the upcoming SHOT Show – and invite you to visit our booth to take a closer look.”
- For more information on IWI please visit – https://www.iwi.net.
- For more information on IWI US, please visit – https://www.iwi.us
About Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), located in the center of Israel, has been a world leader in small arms for the past 80 years. IWI is a member of the SK Group, which is composed of companies that develop and manufacture a wide array of military products for governmental entities, armies, and law enforcement agencies around the world. IWI’s best-known products include the TAVOR and GALIL ACE families of Assault Rifles, the NEGEV Light Machine Gun, the legendary UZI SMG (Mini, Micro and UZI PRO) and the JERICHO family of pistols – which have all been considered weapons of choice by military units and top law enforcement agencies around the world. The company’s firearms are developed in close collaboration with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). IWI and the IDF join forces in developing these weapons, whose final configurations are the product of ongoing interaction, field tests, and modifications, resulting from combat requirements and experience. All IWI weapon systems are in compliance with the most stringent military standards (MIL-STD) and ISO 9000 standards.
I’ve always wanted a UZI pistol and that pro pistol will do.I’m very happy IWI is opening operations in America targeted for the civilian.That TAVOR SAR is so cool in its configurations shown here.Awesome I hope I can buy the UZI Pro Pistol without problems even if i do live in California.If It only holds ten round mags in California thats okay as long as they are detachable.The UZI Pro Pistol is a great piece of history.
AH! Been waiting on these for a long time now only to hope that congress is truly on our side and preserves our AMERICAN HERITAGE along with our CONSTITUTION. And if anyone has more information on the Joe Biden leading the effort can you guys tell me are they any Pro-Gun people on his team or they are all confiscate them and kill the civilians like Hitler, Stalin, Zedong.
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I have always wanted to own a Uzi pistol and now I hope before anymore gun bans I will be able to own one.Its great that IWI is coming to manufacture in America.Lets hope Feinstein and her gun grabbing cronies don't ban anymore weapons like they plan in the New Year.
We welcome you.Wish you were opening a plant in Tucson,Az.
we welcome you with open arms ! and the best of luck to to you as you begin this new enterprise here in the good old usa!
Prior use of UZI Firearms in Military and Law Enforcement applications is a proven weapon still in use spite it's mfg.'s age when created as a mini machine.I love it bring on the Revolution I am Locked and Loaded Ready with Hundreds of Thousands of Rounds of Ammunition.Good to Go?