Operation of night sights for the Galil rifle produced by INDUMIL

Abstract

The GALIL rifle was developed by the Israeli Military Industries and later on produced in other countries like Colombia. In this country the rifle is made by the military industry (INDUMIL) in increasing numbers, both for export and for the local market. The rifle has become the standard for all Colombian forces. Through the years INDUMIL has been able to manufacture an increasing percentage of the components needed to build the rifle but there are some that are still purchased. One of the pieces acquired is the night sights to be able to aim the rifle in the right direction in the dark; they use Tritium lights that glow at night. The Nueva Granada Military University began a joint project with INDUMIL to develop and assemble the sights in the institution. In this writing the theory behind the operation of the Tritium lights is dealt with.