Beretta is one of the world's oldest family owned industrial firms, having started business in 1526. In addition to Beretta owning Benelli, Stoeger, and Franchi, the company also purchased Sako and Tikka Companies in late 1999, Aldo Uberti & Co. in 2000, Burris Optics in 2002, Steiner International Optics, and Vitrix Armament (Italy) late 2017. Beretta continues to be a leader in firearms development and safety, and shooters attest to the reliability of their guns worldwide.
On January 29, 2014, Beretta announced that the company will expand its U.S. operations by building a new firearms manufacturing plant in Gallatin, Tennessee.
For more information and current pricing on both new and used Beretta precision airguns, please refer to the Blue Book of Airguns - also available as an online subscription.
Current manufacturer with headquarters located in Brescia, Italy since 1526. Current manufacturing locations include Brescia, Italy, Accokeek, MD, and Gallatin, TN (new 2014). The company name in Italy is Fabbrica dĀ“Armi Pietro Beretta. Beretta U.S.A. Corp. was formed in 1977 and is located in Accokeek, MD. Beretta U.S.A. Corp. has been importing Beretta Firearms exclusively since 1980. 1970-1977 manufacture was imported exclusively by Garcia. Distributor and dealer direct sales.