IWI US Galil ACE® Rifle in .308 Now Shipping

…And just in time for hunting season

Harrisburg, Pa. (October 2016) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is pleased to announce that the new Galil ACE® Rifle  in 7.62 NATO (7.62x51mm/.308 Win) is now shipping to distributors everywhere.

“The 7.62 NATO (7.62x51mm/.308 Win) is an extremely accurate cartridge with a lot of knock-down power and penetration. It’s a fantastic round for everything from big game hunting to long-distance shooting. It’s a cartridge that is worthy of the Galil ACE and we know gun enthusiasts everywhere are going to be excited to get their hands on this just in time for hunting season,” said Michael Kassnar, vice president of sales and marketing for IWI US.

Many improvements have been made since the original Galil was first developed. Weight has been reduced due to the use of high-impact polymers. Reliability has been improved by sealing the internal mechanism with a reciprocating charging handle cover, adding additional protection from sand and dirt. A full-length 2-piece Picatinny top rail has been added and a tri-rail has found its way under the plastic foregrip. Plus, slide on/slide off rail covers with pressure switch access have been incorporated. The Galil now has a folding adjustable stock with a 2-position removable cheek comb. The charging handle was moved to the left side of the receiver and the magazine release was made ambidextrous so that a shooter could change magazines without having to take the gun off target. The Galil ACE geometry was modified so that it could accept standard SR25 style PMAG®s. It features a trigger borrowed from the Galil sniper rifle and an improved gas tube that decreases barrel vibration and increases accuracy. The barrel is chrome lined and cold hammer forged.

 

Galil ACE Rifle in .308 Specifications:

Caliber:		7.62 NATO (7.62x51mm/.308 Win)
Operating System:		Closed rotating bolt, long stroke gas piston
Magazine Type:		MAGPUL LR/SR25 GEN M3 PMAG®
Magazine Capacity:		20 rounds
Barrel Material:		Cold hammer forged, CrMoV, chrome lined
Barrel Length:		16″
Overall Length:		36″ (Buttstock Unfolded and Collapsed)
Weight:		8.7 lbs. w/o magazine
Rifling:		Right Hand, 1:12 inch twist
Sights:		Adjustable with Tritium front post and 2-dot Tritium rear aperture.
MSRP:		$2,099.00
Restricted States:		Sales of this rifle may be restricted in certain states and the District of Columbia. Please check with your local authorities regarding your local firearms laws.

About IWI US, Inc.

IWI US, Inc. is the USA based subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd. of Ramat Hasharon, Israel and a member of the SK Group, a leading defense and security group of companies that operate in the global Defense and Law Enforcement markets. The IWI US line of products includes several configurations of the TAVOR® X95™, TAVOR^® SAR, Jericho® 941™ pistol, UZI® PRO pistol and Galil ACE® rifles and pistols.

For more information, visit IWI US Inc. at our website – www.iwi.us , on Facebook www.facebook.com/IWIUS – or contact us via email at: marketing@iwi.us.

IWI US Going Full-Auto (and Semi) at Third Annual Texas Firearms Festival

Test out the full arsenal of IWI firearms, including the Negev belt-fed machine gun, Galil, TAVOR® X95™, TAVOR® SAR, UZI ® Pro and Jericho® pistol at Best of the West Shooting Range in Liberty Hill, Texas, Oct. 15-16.

                                                                IWI Negev NG7

Harrisburg, Pa. (October 2016) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., invites all who love the smell of gunpowder, sight of hot steel and the thrill of firing full-auto to test out the full arsenal of IWI US firearms at the 2016 Texas Firearms Festival. The festival will be held at the Best of the West Shooting Range in Liberty Hill, Texas, Oct. 15-16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“We’ll have an array of IWI firearms on site, including the belt-fed Negev machine gun, the Galil 5.56 machine gun, the TAVOR® X95™ in 5.56 and 9mm, the TAVOR® SAR, the Galil in 7.62×39 and 7.62×51, UZI® Pros with stabilizing brace and various models of the Jericho® pistol. I think the only thing we left in Israel is the Iron Dome. Now’s your chance to get behind the trigger of your favorite IDF firearm, so do yourself a favor and drop by the booth, it’ll put a smile on your face,” said Michael Kassnar, VP of Sales & Marketing for IWI US.

IWI US will be located in shooting bay 4 and staffed by knowledgeable company personnel from their Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, headquarters.

In its third year, the unique Festival provides a welcoming environment for all experience levels in the world of firearms – from the proficient hunter, to the hesitant homeowner seeking more information and familiarity. All tickets can be purchased online.

The Texas State Rifle Association, one of the event sponsors, will host educational and learn-to-shoot classes for beginners on both days. Individuals have the opportunity to purchase tickets that allow them to try exhibitor guns at the event, under the close supervision of manufacturer representatives and training safety officers.

Those who wish to try guns at the festival should purchase “shooter tickets,” which will give them access to over 20 dedicated firearms demonstration “try and buy” bays. Both shooter and non-shooter tickets will be able to browse a retail village that showcases the best in ammo and accessories.

VIP ticket holders gain earlier access into the festival each day at 9 a.m., and can also attend a separate “Full Auto Friday” event on Oct. 14 that features automatic weapons. Individuals can purchase VIP tickets for either day or both days. In addition to earlier morning access and the features available to regular ticketholders, VIP attendees gain “Fast Pass” access to skip the line at each exhibitor bay by showing their VIP wristbands, and can access the VIP lounge to relax, utilize the complementary Wi-Fi and enjoy nonalcoholic beverages. VIP lounge guests also receive a complementary lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

All attendees can purchase food from Austin’s finest food-truck cuisine and enjoy free parking, with preferred parking for VIP attendees on a first-come, first-serve basis. No alcoholic beverages will be served, available for purchase or allowed into the event for any ticketholders.

Festival CEO Michelle Felkins emphasized that Festival organizers take no shortcuts when it comes to safety.

“We have always placed safety first at this festival, not just during the event itself, but in the mandatory training we require of our on-site safety officers, vendors and exhibitors before the festival,” said Felkins, citing their impeccable safety record over the last two years of the festival’s history.

Felkins reminds prospective attendees that all licensed gun owners who bring their firearms must keep them holstered at all times.

“We have a zero tolerance policy for attendees who don’t keep their firearms holstered,” she said.

Email registration@texasgunfest.com for additional registration, ticket purchase information or general questions about the Festival.

About IWI US, Inc.

IWI US, Inc. is the USA based subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd. of Ramat Hasharon, Israel and a member of the SK Group, a leading defense and security group of companies that operate in the global Defense and Law Enforcement markets. The IWI US line of products includes several configurations of the TAVOR^® SAR, Jericho® 941™ pistol, UZI® PRO pistol and Galil ACE® rifles and pistols.

For more information, visit IWI US Inc. at our website – www.iwi.us , on Facebook www.facebook.com/IWIUS – or contact us via email at: marketing@iwi.us.

IWI US Announces One Day Only Father’s Day Sale

Receive 10 percent off conversion kits and 20 percent off everything else at www.iwi.us/store on June 19, 2016 from 12:00am through 11:59pm EST.

Harrisburg, Pa. (June 2016) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., will be hosting an exclusive one day sale event in honor of Father’s Day at the IWI US online store. On Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 12:00am to 11:59pm EST, customers will receive 10 percent off conversion kits and 20 percent off everything else. This sale is available on in stock items only.

Conversion kits include the Tavor® 5.56NATO Conversion Kit for the Left or Right Hand, as well as the Tavor SAR 9mm Conversion Kit. Other merchandise in the Father’s Day Sale include apparel, gifts and collectibles, High Speed Gear® accessories, as well as products for the Tavor SAR, X95™, Galil®, UZI® and Jericho® 941™.

For more information, please visit www.iwi.us.

About IWI US, Inc.

IWI US, Inc. is a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., which for many years has operated in the global Defense and Law Enforcement markets. IWI US, Inc. was established in 2012 in order to offer the highest quality and most advanced products available – as well as to provide a high level of service and support for American consumers. Located in a 21,000 sq. ft. facility in Harrisburg, PA, IWI US has appointed a very experienced team of senior managers to oversee its operations in the U.S. market. The IWI US line of products includes several configurations of the TAVOR® SAR, Jericho® 941™ pistol, UZI® pistol and Galil ACE®.

For more information, visit IWI US, Inc. at our website – www.iwi.us , on Facebook, or contact us via email at: marketing@iwi.us.

IWI US Appoints Casey Flack as New CEO

IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., proudly announces the promotion of National Law Enforcement Sales Manager, Casey Flack, to the position of CEO for IWI US.

“Since Casey joined IWI US in late 2013, he has been instrumental in creating and growing the law enforcement division, as well as providing training and continual support to our sales team, retailers and agencies. His dedication and tireless efforts in growing the brand are evident in our phenomenal success and reflective in the direction of our sales growth,” VP of Sales and Marketing, Michael Kassnar explained. “As a result, it was obvious the best candidate for the open position of CEO was already working at IWI US.”

“I am very honored to accept the position of CEO of IWI US,” Casey Flack responded. “With this new responsibility, I am committed to bringing the same dedication and drive to both the civilian and law enforcement markets as I have in the LE division in the past.”

Casey Flack joined IWI US in November of 2013 after working with OMB Guns as the US Sales Manager and retiring from 18-years of law enforcement service as a former supervisor in the Patrol Division, Firearms Training Unit and as a Team Leader on the Tactical Unit for the Lenexa, Kansas Police Department.

For more information, please visit www.iwi.us.

Galil ACE (GAP39) RECALL

IWI US is conducting a recall of all Galil ACE (GAP39) pistols that have a receiver with a 3-pin (3-hole) fire control group construction. While these pistols cannot fire automatically, BATF&E has historically held that AK type receivers with 3-pin (3-hole) fire control groups are, by definition, machine gun receivers.

Accordingly, all owners (FFL Dealers or Consumers) of a GAP39 pistol must return their firearms to IWI US, Inc. immediately for either a full refund or you can opt for replacement with a 2-pin (2-hole) pistol within 90 to 120 days.

FFL Dealers and/or Consumers must include a copy of an invoice or receipt with the returned firearm. IWI US cannot issue a refund without a receipt.

There are no safety issues involved with this recall.

FFL Dealers and Consumers should contact IWI US, Inc. at (717) 695-2081, email recall@iwi.us or write the company at:

IWI US, Inc.

Attn. GAP39 Recall

P.O. Box 126707

Harrisburg, PA  17112

IWI US, Inc. will issue a Return Authorization number (RA#) and will issue a “Call Tag” for UPS to pick up the firearm(s) at no cost to the FFL Dealer or Consumer. Returned firearms must have a RA# or they will be refused.

Please allow up to 4 weeks to receive your refund.

IWI US Announces New Commercial Sales Representative

IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announces the addition of former law officer, Rebecca McCoy, to the position of commercial sales representative for IWI US. McCoy, a police academy graduate, brings with her eight years as a police officer and firearms instructor, six years with the Pennsylvania State Capitol Police Department (CPD) and was the only female member of the Special Response Team (SRT). She was a part-time officer with Highspire and Steelton Police Departments and formerly part-time armorers’ vendor and instructor with IWI US. McCoy will now assume a full-time role with IWI US where she’ll be managing and growing the commercial sales sector and supporting IWI US’s law enforcement sales and marketing efforts.

“Rebecca joins our ranks with an incredible skill set and a professional knowledge bank of IWI US’s firearms product line,” Michael Kassnar, vice president of sales and marketing for IWI US commented. “She is a fantastic communicator and has the kind of leadership qualities needed to take our sales efforts to the next level. We are very proud to have her with us.”

McCoy’s impressive resume also includes working as a nurse’s aide at Pinnacle Health, Harrisburg Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, a volunteer firefighter at the Franklintown and Community Fire Department, a range safety officer for explosives demonstrations at Tripwire Operations Group teaching Homeland Security classes, writing six firearms training manuals and serving as the CPD’s firearms instructor and weapons expert.

IWI US Announces High Speed Gear Accessories Now Available on Website

IWI US, Inc. , a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announces that High Speed Gear® accessories are now available for purchase on its website.

“Let’s face it, when things go south or you hear a bump in the night, you’ll need your gear and you’ll need it quickly. High Speed Gear®’s accessories let operators quickly access their gun, spare magazines, tactical knife and gear when they need it, without any hassle, fumbling or fuss. Frankly, we’re proud to carry their products on our site and we know you’ll like them,” said Michael Kassnar, IWI US vp of sales and marketing.

One of the accessories offered is High Speed Gear®’s Double Decker Leg Rig. It allows the operator to deploy TAVOR®, Galil®, UZI® or Jericho® magazines, as well as a tactical knife or gear, silently and easily when needed. It’s also compact and low profile making it perfect for any mission. MSRP $150.

Another High Speed Gear® accessory carried on the IWI US website is the Belt Mounted Double Decker TACO®. The TACO® allows operators to carry spare TAVOR®, Galil®, UZI® or Jericho® magazines and can also be used to carry certain sized radios, flash bang and smoke grenades, as well as multi-tools and flashlights. The TACO® securely stores gear and allows it to be quickly, silently and easily deployed. The pouches are made out of Cordura™, an injection molded polymer and shock cord. MSRP $44.

 

IWI US also carries the Cobra 1.75” Riggers Belt with Velcro®. The belt comes with a quick release COBRA buckle and is constructed from two layers of 1.74” webbing sewn together with five rows of bonded 138 nylon thread. To add additional rigidity and stiffness, the layers are laminated with industrial strength adhesive before sewing. Loop Velcro® is sewn on the inside to provide stability for belt mounted holsters and pouches. The belt is designed to be used with the Belt Mount Pouch System. MSRP $65.

To view all of IWI US’s High Speed Gear® accessories, visit https://iwi.us/Products/Accessories.aspx.

IWI US /GunProPlus Contest to Win a Galil ACE, Jericho and UZI PRO Bonus Prize Runs to End of June

The GunProPlus Spring Premium Giveaway, which features an unprecedented three IWI US guns, will come to an end in three weeks on June 30, 2015. IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is offering three of their newest guns to be won by one lucky winner. One prizewinner will walk away with an IWI US Galil® ACE, Jericho® pistol and the bonus prize of an UZI® PRO pistol. The winner will be randomly drawn from all eligible entries that started from April 1 through June 30, 2015. Entries must meet all requirements in the Official Rules to be eligible to win a prize.

The total package is valued at $5,000, including IWI US guns, ammo and accessories from other participating vendors. With over 12,000 entries and three weeks to go, the GunProPlus Spring Premium Gun Giveaway is expected to break previous contest entry levels on GunProPlus.

The Galil® ACE, brought back by IWI US after an almost 25-year absence, has been modernized and built on the original Galil® design concept developed in the late 1960s by IMI. The Jericho® 941, first introduced in the U.S. in the 1990s, returns to America featuring the popular CZ-75 short recoil system. The UZI® PRO pistol, originally designed and patented by Uziel Gal has, since 1963, become a worldwide iconic brand with sales of over 2 million units.

To win three IWI US guns and additional ammo and accessories from other participating vendors, visit GunProPlus at www.gunproplus.com.

IWI US Partners with AcuSport Corporation

IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is proud to partner with AcuSport Corporation to distribute its full product line of iconic brands—TAVOR® SAR, Galil ACE®, UZI® PRO and Jericho®—to customers within the United States.

AcuSport is one of the country’s leading distributors of shooting sports products. Headquartered in Bellefontaine, Ohio, AcuSport has regional sales offices in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, Montana, California, and Texas, as well as distribution centers in Ohio and Utah.

“IWI US is looking forward to a long and rewarding relationship with the AcuSport team,” commented IWI US’ VP of Sales & Marketing Michael Kassnar. “AcuSport is known for having an excellent track record of customer-focused business practices that provide manufacturers like IWI US with marketing and sales support, while giving independent retailers the tools to succeed.”

“AcuSport’s partnership with IWI US allows us to better serve our customers with several sought-after firearms brands,” said Chris Cole, Vice President of Supply Management. “The TAVOR® SAR exceeded everyone’s expectations upon its arrival in the US and the Galil ACE® and UZI® PRO pistol are already in high demand by shooting enthusiasts. Adding the IWI US product line to our offerings enables us to supply our retailers with these popular brands.”

Outdoor Channel’s “Shooting Gallery” with Michael Bane Visits IWI in Israel

IWI US, Inc. a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., announces the airing of the “Shooting Gallery” with host, Michael Bane, highlighting his visit to Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) in Tel Aviv, Israel, the home of the TAVOR® SAR, UZI® and Galil® weapons. The two-part series focuses on the history of IWI and the relationship between the company and the Israeli Defense Forces; a relationship that greatly shaped the development of a variety of world-renowned weapon systems. The first episode (#194) will air on the Outdoor Channel Wednesday, March 18 at 5 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. ET and on March 19 at 12:00 a.m. ET.

“War shapes people and people shape weapons,” says Michael Bane as he opens up the IWI episode explaining how and why the largest firearms manufacturer in Israel has developed some of the most iconic firearms platforms used by military, law enforcement and sport shooters today.

Bane explains the TAVOR® SAR’s illustrious history, and how it has become the hottest selling rifle platform in America. He gives his viewers an inside look at the factory and people at IWI. He interviews Uri Amit, CEO and President of IWI and Zalmon Shebs, Research and Development Director of IWI to understand what the IDF requirements had to do with shaping the type of weapons systems used, not only by the IDF, but forces around the globe.

“Michael Bane’s documentary will give TAVOR® fans an insider’s look at one of the most unique firearms manufacturing facilities in the world,” Michael Kassnar, Vice President of IWI US explains. “Even if you are not a TAVOR® fan, the history and ground-breaking weapons development programs at IWI are enough to engage any firearms enthusiast.”

Tune into the first part of Michael Bane’s visit to IWI on the Outdoor Channel’s “Shooting Gallery” Wednesday, March 18 at 5 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. ET and on March 19 at 12:00 a.m. ET.