Beretta Holding has made an offer to increase its stake in Sturm, Ruger & Company, marking the latest development in an ongoing dispute between the two firearms manufacturers.

The Italian company's move represents an escalation in tensions with the American gun maker, though specific details of the offer and the underlying dispute were not immediately disclosed.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, founded in 1949, is one of the largest firearms manufacturers in the United States, producing rifles, pistols, and revolvers for both civilian and law enforcement markets.

Beretta Holding, the Italian firearms conglomerate behind the iconic Beretta brand, has been a major player in the global weapons industry for centuries and owns various gun-related businesses worldwide.

The development comes as the firearms industry continues to navigate changing market conditions and regulatory environments across different jurisdictions.