Beretta

/bəˈrɛtə/ noun

A brand of Italian firearms, particularly handguns, known for reliability and used by military and police forces worldwide.

From the Beretta family, Italian gunmakers since 1526. The family name possibly derives from 'berrettaio' meaning 'hat maker,' though this etymology is uncertain; their weapons became renowned across centuries.

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