GTA 6 Weapons List: Every Confirmed Gun and Piece of Gear So Far
Every gun spotted in official GTA 6 trailers and screenshots, sorted by category, plus the wider arsenal fans expect to see fill out by launch.
Excerpt: Every gun spotted in official GTA 6 trailers and screenshots, sorted by category, plus the wider arsenal fans expect to see fill out by launch.
Last Updated: August 2026 | By Erdousky
Rockstar has never published a formal GTA 6 weapon list, but two full trailers, a wave of official screenshots, and the marketing push around the November 19, 2026 release have given us a genuinely detailed picture of the arsenal Jason and Lucia will carry through Leonida. Combined with a limited carry system and a much deeper customization suite, this is shaping up to be the most tactically grounded weapon roster the series has ever had.
This guide catalogs every weapon confirmed through official Rockstar material, organized by category, along with the wider rumored roster the community expects to see fleshed out closer to launch. For how carrying and storing these weapons actually works in-game, see our companion guide on the GTA 6 physical inventory and car trunk system.
Table of Contents
- How the GTA 6 Weapon System Works
- Confirmed Handguns
- Confirmed Submachine Guns
- Confirmed Shotguns
- Confirmed Rifles and Light Machine Guns
- Confirmed Sniper Rifles and Launchers
- Confirmed Melee Weapons
- Confirmed Throwables and Explosives
- Underwater and Novelty Weapons
- How the GTA 6 Arsenal Compares to GTA V
- Ammu-Nation and Black Market Access
- What's Still Rumored, Not Confirmed
- Frequently Asked Questions
How the GTA 6 Weapon System Works
Before getting into the list itself, it is worth understanding the system these weapons live inside. GTA 6 abandons the old invisible weapon wheel that let previous protagonists carry an entire armory at once. Instead, Jason and Lucia can only hold a small number of weapons on their bodies at a time, generally one concealed sidearm plus a couple of long guns slung visibly across their back, with the rest of the arsenal stored in vehicle trunks. Attachments are also confirmed, with the same weapon models appearing in different configurations across trailer clips, pointing toward a genuine loadout system rather than purely cosmetic skins.
This context matters for the list below. A weapon being confirmed does not mean it is always available, it means Rockstar has shown it in official material, whether through trailer footage, screenshots, or the original September 2022 gameplay leaks that Rockstar itself has never fully repudiated.
Confirmed Handguns
Handguns are the backbone of the concealed-carry side of the new inventory system, since they are the easiest weapon type to hide under clothing and avoid triggering a public panic.
| Weapon | Notes |
|---|---|
| Beretta M9-style pistol | Standard sidearm seen across multiple trailer clips. |
| Glock-style auto-switch pistol | Confirmed with a full-auto fire mode toggle. |
| Klose K17 | A Glock-style platform tied to a personalized Lucia variant available through certain pre-order editions. |
| Girardi ES9 | Tied to a personalized Jason variant through certain pre-order editions. |
| .357-style revolver | Appears in promotional stills as a heavier-hitting sidearm option. |
Confirmed Submachine Guns
Rockstar's trailers show at least one dedicated SMG platform in active use during robbery and pursuit sequences, with leaked footage suggesting additional variants may round out the category by launch.
- A compact SMG platform confirmed in official screenshots, used for close-quarters engagements.
- Suppressed SMG variants strongly suggested by attachment footage, though not independently confirmed as a separate weapon.
Confirmed Shotguns
Two distinct shotguns have been directly confirmed through official material, both suited to very different playstyles.
| Weapon | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pump Action Shotgun | Modeled after a Mossberg 590 style pump gun, appears in robbery scenes and supports extended tube, flashlight, and stock attachments. |
| Sawed-off Shotgun | A concealable variant suited to the game's concealment mechanics. |
Confirmed Rifles and Light Machine Guns
The rifle category is where GTA 6's attention to detail is most visible, including multiple distinct AR-15-style platforms that appear to represent different generations of the same weapon family rather than simple reskins.
| Weapon | Notes |
|---|---|
| AK-47 | Confirmed in trailer footage and screenshots. |
| Carbine Rifle | Appears in two visually distinct variants across different clips, suggesting multiple AR-platform models are in the game simultaneously. |
| M249 SAW / LMG | A belt-fed light machine gun confirmed for heavy engagements. |
| M14-style marksman rifle | A semi-automatic designated marksman rifle spotted in official material. |
Confirmed Sniper Rifles and Launchers
Long-range and heavy ordnance options round out the top end of the confirmed arsenal.
| Weapon | Notes |
|---|---|
| Remington 700-style bolt-action sniper | Confirmed for long-range engagements, likely paired with scope attachments. |
| Duke Assault Sniper Rifle | A semi-automatic sniper platform confirmed in promotional material. |
| Grenade Launcher | Shown in trailer footage with a revolving-cylinder design, used by Lucia against pursuing police. |
| RPG-style launcher | Confirmed as part of the heavy weapons category. |
Confirmed Melee Weapons
Melee tools carry over the series' mix of practical and improvised weapons, with Rockstar showing a wider range than usual thanks to the more grounded, physical world of Leonida.
- Knife
- Crowbar
- Baseball Bat
- Hammer, prominently featured in an aggressive trailer scene
A handful of recreational items, including golf clubs and pool cues, appear in the hands of NPCs during background activities, but it remains unconfirmed whether players can pick these up and use them as weapons or whether they are purely environmental animations.
Confirmed Throwables and Explosives
The throwable category leans tactical, giving players tools for both offense and crowd control rather than pure destruction.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Flashbangs | Confirmed as part of the tactical throwable set. |
| Molotov Cocktails | A returning franchise staple. |
| Smoke Grenades | Confirmed, likely tied to the improved stealth and cover mechanics. |
| Frag Grenades | Standard explosive throwable, consistent with prior GTA entries. |
Underwater and Novelty Weapons
Given the heavy emphasis on Leonida's coastline, swamps, and marine activities, Rockstar has confirmed at least one weapon built specifically for underwater combat.
- Speargun, confirmed for underwater encounters, tying into the scuba diving activity also shown in official screenshots.
- A mini golf club, visible in some leaked footage as a novelty melee item, though its usability as an actual weapon remains unverified.
How the GTA 6 Arsenal Compares to GTA V
Context helps here. GTA V launched with a huge roster, well over 40 weapons by the time GTA Online had finished expanding it, but almost all of that variety came from cosmetic reskins and DLC additions layered onto a fairly simple underlying system. Buy a weapon, buy a few attachments from the pre-set list, and you were done. There was no real mechanical depth beyond swapping a scope or a suppressor.
GTA 6's confirmed roster is smaller at launch, sitting closer to 15 to 16 base weapon types, but the system underneath is doing far more work. Multiple visually distinct variants of the same weapon class, a genuine attachment system that changes handling rather than just appearance, and a limited carry system that forces real tradeoffs all point toward quality over raw quantity. It is a similar philosophy shift to what Rockstar made with vehicles in GTA V compared to GTA IV, trading a huge but shallow roster for a smaller one with far more mechanical texture. Expect the total number of confirmed weapons to climb as Rockstar reveals more before November, but do not expect it to chase GTA Online's bloated late-game weapon count.
Ammu-Nation and Black Market Access
Not every weapon on this list will be available the same way. Based on confirmed details about GTA 6's tightened economic loop, legal firearms like standard handguns, pump-action shotguns, and hunting rifles are expected to be purchasable at licensed Ammu-Nation stores scattered across Leonida, similar to prior games. Military-grade hardware, including assault rifles, suppressors, and heavy explosives, is expected to run through illegal black market dealers instead, requiring players to build criminal connections rather than simply walking into a store with enough cash.
This split reinforces the same theme running through the whole weapon system: Rockstar wants acquiring and carrying serious firepower to feel like a deliberate criminal choice with real consequences, not a menu selection. For the full breakdown of how this economic loop and the wanted system interact when you are caught carrying illegal weapons, see our guide on the GTA 6 wanted system.
What's Still Rumored, Not Confirmed
A wide range of additional weapons circulated after the original 2022 leak, and some of that material has never been officially confirmed or denied by Rockstar. Treat the following as community speculation rather than locked content:
- A chainsaw, visible in early leaked footage but absent from official trailers since.
- A Hunter Sniper variant separate from the confirmed Remington-style rifle.
- Additional AK variants and suppressed SMG configurations beyond the base models shown so far.
- A minigun or other heavy vehicle-mounted weapon, common in past GTA titles but not yet shown for GTA 6.
Given Rockstar's pattern of drip-feeding new footage ahead of launch, expect this list to grow, and we will update it as soon as new material drops.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many weapons are confirmed for GTA 6?
Official trailers, screenshots, and promotional material put the confirmed count at roughly 15 to 16 distinct weapon types across handguns, SMGs, shotguns, rifles, snipers, launchers, melee, and throwables, with more expected to be revealed before launch.
Can you carry every weapon at once in GTA 6?
No. GTA 6 replaces the old unlimited weapon wheel with a physical carry limit, generally one concealed sidearm and a couple of primary weapons on your person, with the rest stored in your vehicle's trunk. See our full inventory and trunk storage guide for the details.
Is there an underwater weapon in GTA 6?
Yes, a Speargun has been confirmed for underwater combat, tying into the scuba diving activities shown in official screenshots.
Are there multiple versions of the same rifle in GTA 6?
It looks that way. The Carbine Rifle in particular appears in two visually distinct models across different trailer clips, suggesting Jason and NPCs may have access to different generations of the same weapon platform.
Will GTA 6 have a chainsaw or minigun?
Neither has been officially confirmed. A chainsaw appeared in the original 2022 leaked footage but has not shown up in any official trailer since, and no minigun or vehicle-mounted heavy weapon has been shown at all.
Do weapons in GTA 6 support attachments?
Yes. Trailer footage shows the same weapon models with visibly different attachment configurations across separate clips, confirming a genuine customization system rather than purely cosmetic variety.
With roughly a dozen weapons already locked in through official material and a launch date just months away, expect Rockstar to keep filling out this arsenal through further marketing beats. For everything else confirmed about combat, check out our guide on GTA 6's physical inventory and car trunk system and how the GTA 6 wanted system reacts to the weapons you choose to carry.
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Erdousky · Founder & EditorLifelong gamer, longtime GTA player, and the sole writer here. Has built a handful of small unpublished games, which is mostly what makes the technical side of Rockstar's work so interesting to write about.
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