Beretta

Beretta is one of the oldest and most storied firearms manufacturers in the world, with a documented history stretching back to 1526 in Gardone Val Trompia, in the Brescia region of northern Italy. Over nearly five centuries, the company has supplied arms to armies, governments, law enforcement agencies, and civilian markets across the globe, making it a cornerstone of firearms history and industrial heritage. Still privately owned by the Beretta family after more than fifteen generations, the company’s longevity is a remarkable testament to consistent quality, adaptability, and business acumen.

Beretta’s product portfolio spans a vast range of firearms, from shotguns and hunting rifles to military service pistols and sporting arms. Among its most celebrated offerings is the Model 92, a full-size, double-action semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm that became the standard sidearm of the United States military as the M9 following its adoption in 1985. That contract, one of the most competitive in U.S. military procurement history, cemented Beretta’s international prestige and introduced the brand to an entirely new generation of American shooters.

The company is equally renowned for its fine shotguns, including the A400 series and the prestigious SO over-and-under line, which represent the pinnacle of Italian gunmaking artistry and are prized by competitive and sporting shooters worldwide. Beretta’s commitment to craftsmanship is evident in its CX4 Storm carbine, PX4 Storm pistol, and the APX series, all of which combine modern engineering with the brand’s signature Italian aesthetic sensibility.

Beretta operates manufacturing facilities in Italy, the United States, and elsewhere, and owns several other firearms brands under the Beretta Holding umbrella. Whether producing mass-market defensive handguns or hand-finished luxury shotguns, Beretta continues to define standards of excellence in the global firearms industry.