The term SPECIAL-FORCES WEAPON can be summarized as an Uzi, a three letter word. The Uzi is a family of Israeli open-bolt, blowback-operated submachine guns. It was first developed in the late 1940s by Major Uziel Gal and manufactured by Israel Military Industries. It has become one of the most popular submachine guns in the world due to its compact size, low cost, and ease of use. It is used by military and law enforcement personnel around the world.