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Where Is the Beretta Factory in Italy? (A Guide to the Beretta Factory Tour)

The Beretta Factory: A History and Guide

The Beretta factory is a world-renowned center of firearms production, located in the northern Italian town of Gardone Val Trompia. The company has been making firearms for over five centuries, and its products are used by militaries and law enforcement agencies around the world.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Beretta factory, from its history to its current operations. We’ll also provide a guide to visiting the factory, so you can see firsthand how these iconic firearms are made.

So whether you’re a firearms enthusiast or just curious about one of Italy’s oldest and most successful companies, read on for a fascinating look at the Beretta factory.

History of the Beretta Factory

The Beretta factory is a world-renowned manufacturer of firearms. The company was founded in 1526 by Bartolomeo Beretta, and it is the oldest continuously operating firearms manufacturer in the world. The Beretta factory is located in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy.

The Beretta factory has a long and storied history. The company has been involved in many conflicts, including the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. The Beretta factory has also produced firearms for many famous people, including Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, and Fidel Castro.

The Beretta factory is a major employer in Gardone Val Trompia. The company employs over 2,000 people, and it is a major contributor to the local economy. The Beretta factory is also a major tourist attraction. The factory is open to the public, and visitors can learn about the history of the company and see how firearms are manufactured.

Location of the Beretta Factory

The Beretta factory is located in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy. Gardone Val Trompia is a small town in the Lombardy region of Italy. The town is located about 100 kilometers northeast of Milan. Gardone Val Trompia is known for its beautiful scenery and its rich history. The town is also home to a number of other businesses, including a number of other firearms manufacturers.

The Beretta factory is located in the center of Gardone Val Trompia. The factory is a large complex, and it covers an area of over 100,000 square meters. The factory is home to a number of different production facilities, including a forging plant, a machining plant, and a assembly plant. The factory also has a research and development department, and a training center.

The Beretta factory is a major employer in Gardone Val Trompia. The factory employs over 2,000 people, and it is a major contributor to the local economy. The factory is also a major tourist attraction. The factory is open to the public, and visitors can learn about the history of the company and see how firearms are manufactured.

3. Products Manufactured at the Beretta Factory

The Beretta factory manufactures a wide variety of firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, and submachine guns. The company is also a major supplier of military weapons to the Italian government and armed forces.

Some of the most popular Beretta firearms include the M9 pistol, which is the standard-issue sidearm for the United States military, and the ARX-160 assault rifle, which is used by the Italian military.

The Beretta factory also manufactures a variety of sporting firearms, including hunting rifles, target pistols, and shotguns. The company’s sporting firearms are known for their high quality and accuracy.

In addition to firearms, the Beretta factory also manufactures a variety of other products, including ammunition, optics, and accessories. The company’s products are sold in over 100 countries around the world.

4. Tourism at the Beretta Factory

The Beretta factory is a popular tourist destination in Italy. Visitors can tour the factory and learn about the history of the company and the manufacturing process. The factory also offers a variety of interactive exhibits and demonstrations.

The Beretta factory is located in Gardone Val Trompia, a small town in the Lombardy region of Italy. The factory is open to the public from Monday to Friday, and tours are available by reservation.

For more information about visiting the Beretta factory, please visit the company’s website at www.beretta.com.

The Beretta factory is a major producer of firearms and other products. The company has a long history in Italy and is a major supplier of weapons to the Italian government and armed forces. The factory is also a popular tourist destination.

Q: Where is the Beretta factory in Italy? A: The Beretta factory is located in Gardone Val Trompia, in the Lombardy region of Italy.

Q: How many employees does the Beretta factory have? A: The Beretta factory employs over 4,000 people.

Q: What products does the Beretta factory produce? A: The Beretta factory produces a wide range of firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, and submachine guns.

Q: How long has the Beretta factory been in operation? A: The Beretta factory was founded in 1526, making it one of the oldest firearms manufacturers in the world.

Q: What is the history of the Beretta factory? A: The Beretta factory has a long and storied history, dating back to the 16th century. The company was founded by Bartolomeo Beretta in 1526, and has been family-owned ever since. Beretta firearms have been used by militaries and law enforcement agencies around the world, and have been featured in countless movies and TV shows.

Q: What is the future of the Beretta factory? A: The Beretta factory is constantly evolving and innovating, and is committed to producing the highest quality firearms possible. The company is also expanding its operations into new markets, such as the United States.

the Beretta factory is located in Gardone Val Trompia, Italy. The company was founded in 1526 and is one of the oldest firearms manufacturers in the world. Beretta is known for its high-quality products and has a long history of innovation. The company has produced a wide variety of firearms, including pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Beretta firearms are used by militaries and law enforcement agencies around the world. The company also produces a variety of sporting and hunting firearms. Beretta is a global leader in the firearms industry and continues to produce high-quality products that are in demand by customers around the world.

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Here's a unique question for you all - We are going to Italy next summer, and my husband would love to tour the Beretta world headquarters in northern Italy. When I go to the Beretta web site (int'l and usa) there's no info, and they want your life history before you can even email them! Any ideas?

What you describe of the Beretta response is typical of other people who've tried to do what you want to do. There are tough security rules, given the nature of the product as dangerous and made on private property. You'll have to comply or won't get what you want. The owner of the factory is completely in charge of who gets in.

I have similar need for help. My husband has a gun shop. My girlfriend and I are going to Italy. Her husband and mine are both crazy about Berettas so we wanted to visit their museum and surprise them we get back with souvenir. We already know touring the factory is not allowed, but we were told by Beretta USA that there is a museum about a 1/4 mile from the Beretta family house where they give tours and souvenirs are sold. I can't seem to find any information on where I can contact someone and get the hours they are open or if we need to set up appointment. ? The USA office gave me a phone number, however, it doesn't seem to work. Can you point me in the right direction? We will only be in Venice for 3 days so we need to know ahead of time when they are available. Help.

Nena This thread you have reactivated was a question asked by kathy in November 2009 for a trip in 2010. My guess is she is back by now. It might be good to create your own thread.

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Factory Tour Video of Beretta’s Gardone, Val Trompia, Italy Facility

This brief video provides an overview of Beretta’s facility in Gardone, Val Trompia,Italy. They have a long history of making firearms there and can produce up to 1,500 per day.

The factory is an interesting blend of very automated manufacturing with a lot of robotics and then also old school hand fitting in the assembly area.

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The wife and I are going to Italy next year and I know Cabelas had a deal where you could go and tour the beretta factory and buy a shotgun over there. They aren't as far as I can tell doing that "experience" this year. Is there anyway to set up something similar thru anyone else? I checked and Orvis doesn't have anything. I think it would be awesome to go over there and come back with a keepsake that I could use for the rest of my life. Any ideas or input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!  

Contact Beretta directly and let them know when you will be in their area. I suspect that if you explain that you would like to buy a gun from them and "have it fitted to you at the factory," they will be happy to have you visit. I just dropped in at AYA in Spain last year and had no problem getting a tour. They would have sold me a gun too.  

There are a couple fellas from here who have relo's in Italy & purchased guns directly from the Beretta factory. As far as I'm aware, they have a customer service section open to the public on a daily basis. A factory tour may be a different kettle of fish though. It is also my understanding that, if you are purchasing a very high end gun, a factory tour is something they offer to those customers. Regards....................SoT  

Rocksteady1 said: I think it would be awesome to go over there and come back with a keepsake that I could use for the rest of my life. Click to expand...

I took the train to Brescia. Got there, called Beretta for a tour. Sorry, no tours today. Called Beretta and said I needed a clearance letter from a sheriff. Got it and the day before we left for Italy, I got a letter from Beretta saying due to lack of English speaking personal, no tours! Brescia was the only place in Italy I had trouble finding anyone to speak English.  

The town north of the city of Brescia, Gardone Val Trompia is home to many gun makers. Beretta has a large factory there. I spent a lot of days there looking at small individual makers of guns. One of them was Fabbri, but as I recall that one was located in the city Brescia. You have to do some sort of US treasury form to import anything you buy there. I forgot the form number, but I filled out lots of them during my stay in Italy, and I brought back a number of shotguns. Also the form took quite some time to be approved. It is not something you can do overnight.  

There are a number of gunmakers located in the Sarezzo, Gardone and Marcheno area. The Italian Trade Commission in Chicago (or New York) can provide a current directory of Italian Gunmakers. Its advisable to contact the gunmaker(s) in advance of your visit to Italy. You don't want to knock on their door when they're exhibiting at a trade fair in another city or country. The Italian Trade Commission can also advise you of the applicable Italian laws regarding purchase and delivery of a firearm to a visiting foreign national in Italy. It may be easier to have the manufacturer ship it to you in the States. Its possible to purchase a shotgun direct from some manufacturers but, others require that the sale be handled by their agent/importer in the States. Obtaining delivery in Italy is another matter. In any event, it is necessary to submit a completed BATF form 6 in order to purchase and import a firearm. The form 6 requires a description of the firearm (make, model, gauge or caliber, barrel length and serial number, etc.). Processing time for a Form 6 can run 4 to 6 weeks. Its possible to import a firearm yourself. However, you will need the services of an FFL to submit the Form 6 and handle the face to face background check and transfer. A number of folks opt to have an established FFL dealer/importer handle everything. If you decide to import, be aware that some freight forwarders and foreign flag airlines refuse to handle individual firearm shipments. Some airlines will accept firearms as declared and inspected checked baggage but, will refuse a cargo shipment. UPS will not accept international shipments of firearms. Use the SGW search feature for more infomation on personal/occasional firearms imports. DF Montani Semper Liberi  

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Beretta factory tour.

Beretta is one of the most well-known firearms manufacturers in the world.

Sep 2 2019, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Gardone Val Trompia is a hot bed of firearms manufacturing. For more than 500 years, the region has been anchored by firearms giant Beretta. Beretta is an Italian company with its origins in the 1400s and documented work since 1526. Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. has been passed down through 15 generations of the Beretta family. Thanks to the family's courage, vision and skill, this name brand has earned international status for its high-tech content, performance, and of course, Italian style.

Beretta produces approximately 1,500 weapons a day, covering a wide range of portable weaponry. They are able to do this with a fully automated work centers in the production department, alongside their highly qualified craftsmen. The design department uses advanced systems to calculate pressure using the finite elements method. The weapons are tested in laboratories equipped for research in impulse-dynamics applied to the weapon-ammunition system, metallographic analyses and fatigue tests.

We will take a behind-the-scenes look and see what really occurs at the Beretta Factory, one of the world's largest manufacturers of firearms.

Please note:

• Beretta requires a copy and number of your ID card or passport ( must be the same document that you will bring on the trip)
• You will not be able to purchase guns at the Beretta Factory

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Our Destination: Beretta Factory

Estimated Drive Time: 2 hours

Departs: 7:30 a.m. from Ederle Outdoor Recreation

What to Bring:

• Euro for purchases
• Activity-appropriate clothing
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Water and snacks
• Comfort items for bus ride

Don't miss out on this opportunity to visit the Beretta Factory!

Visit our facility page and scroll down to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sections to find answers to many of your trip and program questions.

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