Beretta: 500 Years of Violence

A full report from Guns Down America detailing the history and misdeeds of Beretta Holding, its executives, and its numerous subsidiaries.

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An original report by Guns Down America examines the Beretta's 500-year history.

This report covers a series of events beginning at the company's founding in Italy in 1526, all the way through to its contemporary proxy fight with American gun maker Sturm, Ruger, & Co. Though Beretta emphasizes its tradition of catering to sportsmen and hunters, the company's history and revenue are inextricably linked to the law enforcement and military sectors – with the company going so far as to evade sanctions in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Its products have been used to inflict countless incidents of gun violence in the U.S. and beyond, while its seem content to evade accountability by blaming the violence on "pharmaceutical drugs" and "psychological problems." 

In full, the report covers:

  • Beretta's history & current operations
  • Defense & law enforcement involvement
  • Proxy fight with Sturm Ruger
  • Beretta products used in incidents of gun violence
  • Trafficking & human rights concerns
  • Product safety issues & defects
  • And more
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