IMI Galil

The Galil (Hebrew: גליל‎) is a family of Israeli made automatic rifles designed by Yisrael Galil and Yaacov Lior in the late 1960s, and produced by Israel Military Industries (IMI) (now called Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)). The design is closely based on the Valmet Rk 62, which is itself an improved version of the Soviet AK-47. The first Galils were manufactured using Valmet Rk 62 receivers. Most Galils are chambered for either the 5.56×45mm NATO or 7.62×51mm NATO cartridges. The Galil series of weapons is in use with military and police forces in over 25 countries. A modernized version of the Galil is currently in production in multiple calibers, called the Galil ACE.

Galil in Alpha and Omega
While it was said that the United States was full of guns, Israel really was. It was common to see soldier with Galils whether on duty or going on leave. Private security guards also carried Galils. Eric Katz thought the guards at the Reconstruction Alliance museum in Jerusalem looked especially eager to use them.