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Designed in the late 1960s by Yisrael Galili and Yakov Lior, the IMI Galil blends Finnish RK-62 accuracy with the proven reliability of AK-style internals to create a tough, versatile assault rifle. Built to perform in harsh desert and urban conditions, the Galil was produced by Israel Military Industries and is now exported by Israel Weapon Industries in modern forms like the Galil ACE. It was fielded in several configurations (ARM, AR, SAR) to suit roles from automatic rifle to carbine, and the family is still valued for its balance of precision, durability and low maintenance. Used by around 25 countries, the Galil has a genuine combat pedigree while remaining approachable for range shooters thanks to predictable recoil and ergonomic controls. Firing a Galil at our Budapest shooting range is a rare chance to handle a weapon that bridges Cold War engineering and modern design — a standout daytime activity in Budapest and one of the most memorable things to do in Budapest for visitors who love military history, games, or cinematic weapons. If you want a rifle that feels both historic and surprisingly refined, the Galil is a must-try. Seen in movies: – Modern Middle East and military dramas that prioritise authentic Israeli small arms – Action thrillers and special-ops films featuring up-to-date combat rifles – Historical conflict films depicting late-20th century regional warfare Featured in games: – Counter-Strike series (classic competitive titles) – Call of Duty series (modern loadouts and multiplayer) – Battlefield series and other military shooters Used by militaries & forces: – Israel Defense Forces (original adopter and primary developer user) – National armies and police forces across ~25 countries worldwide – Selected special forces and security units in Africa, Asia and Latin America Fun Fact: The Galil literally marries two different gun philosophies — Finnish precision from the RK-62 and AK-style robustness — so non-shooters often describe it as “the rifle that feels like a precision tool wearing armour.” It’s the small-arms equivalent of a luxury watch fitted into a pickup truck: neat, accurate engineering that’s built to survive a beating.