Beretta USA was founded in 1977 and based in Accokeek, Maryland. It manufactures military, police, and civilian pistols.[14] In May 2013 the company announced that, despite disagreements with the State of Maryland over recently enacted changes to Maryland gun control laws it would not relocate its Accokeek facility.[15] The facility employs around 400 workers.[14]
In January 2014 Beretta announced the construction of a design and production facility in Gallatin, Tennessee to expand its US operations.[14] The US$ 45 million facility was scheduled to be completed in 2014 and will employ another 300 workers
I own several Berettas. Years ago I was pleased they would open up a facility in the US to produce them. I was dismayed, however, they chose to locate it in blue Maryland.
I do have one or two made in MD, but the ones I have made in Italy are my prized ones. Someday, I hope to buy one from a plant located in Tennessee, though.