
Beretta is an Italian firearms manufacturer founded in 1526, making it the world’s oldest continuously operating firearms company and one of the oldest family-owned businesses in existence. Headquartered in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy, the company produces a wide range of firearms for civilian, law enforcement, military, hunting, and sporting applications. Over its nearly 500-year history, Beretta has become internationally recognized for iconic products such as the Beretta 92 series pistol, which served as the standard sidearm of the United States Armed Forces for several decades. Today, Beretta operates globally through Beretta Holding and owns numerous renowned firearms and outdoor brands, maintaining a reputation for combining traditional Italian craftsmanship with modern manufacturing technology.



