Welcome at Consorzio Armaioli Bresciani

Thirty years of history

It has been thirty years very well spent since 1975 when a few craftsmen decided to get together and do something extremely important.

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Proof Houses

Tables of the markings stamped on firearms by Proof Houses in countries belonging to the C.I.P.

Old armories, new production processes, artistic decorations, very modern techniques next to traditional craftsmanship show how culture is passed down from generation to generation in the Val Trompia region.

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In-depth studies

2 March 2006

Re-launching our identity

The area hosting the Italian manufacturers’ booths at Shot Show 2006 went through a major restyling really appreciated by overseas operators. Dr Pierangelo Pedersoli, President of Consortium, explains the reasons for this restyling and why the same thing could be done at other international events.

2 February 2006

The “Made in Italy” is a value

Luca Rizzini, one of the Veterans of the Consortium, has helped us evaluate the Board’s first year of activity. The owner of F.A.I.R and CAB consider the protection of the “100% made in Italy” as one of their top priorities. Mr. Rizzini also knows how important it is to explore new markets and establish good relationships with local institutions.

1 December 2005

The Val Trompia Embarks on TV

The Brescia Consortium of Arms Manufacturers (CAB) has invited a television production crew from a popular American cable network channel to dedicate a special program to Italy’s capital of arms manufacturing in the Val Trompia. This program will study in-depth the making of fine firearms as well as “Western” replica gun manufacturing, with an eye to the possibility of developing tourist itineraries along these themes.

2 November 2005

A Symbol of Controlled Quality in Gardone V.T. (D.O.C. marking)

With Vice President Giovanna Fausti we continue exploring the strategies to overcome the international crisis and grant a successful future to the sector. A “Symbol of Controlled Quality” (D.O.C. Marking) could help to further qualify the production from the valley.

2 October 2005

The Evolution of an Art

In the past 30 years, the Italian firearms industry has undergone profound changes -- the companies that manufacture fine arms have become more technology oriented and have started to adopt “new traditions” of production; business owners are becoming more and more “citizens of the world”, ready to invest in the future. So explains Pierangelo Pedersoli, president of the Brescia Consortium of Arms Manufacturers.

News and courses

2 May 2007

Gun Licensing Courses

The course to attend to get the license to build, repair and sell firearms and explosive materials belonging to the 1st, 4th and 5th categories.