Manufactured by the Italian gun manufacturer Beretta, the Beretta 3032 Tomcat is a compact semi-automatic handgun designed for self-defense. The ability to easily conceal the weapon makes the Beretta 3032 Tomcat a common handgun carried by those in undercover law enforcement and with others who prefer a handgun that cannot be easily identified under clothing. Originally designed and marketed in 1979, the Beretta 3032 Tomcat is chambered in .32 ACP with a seven-round capacity fed by a box magazine. A unique feature of the weapon is the ability to tip-up the barrel, allowing a round to be loaded directly into the barrel and eliminating the need to open the slide.