GTA 6 Weapons List: Handguns, Shotguns & Assault Rifles

Cold Open: I remember the first time I watched the GTA 6 trailer — a car skidded, a pistol flashed, and a moment that felt like a choice between escape and escalation. You hold the wheel, and you can already hear the options ticking. This guide walks you through every weapon Rockstar has teased so far, fast and clear.

GTA 6 Weapons List: All Handguns, Shotguns, Assault Rifles and More

Observation: Weapon reveals in Rockstar footage often arrive as quick, framing shots that hide more than they show.

I’ll cut through the promo noise and tell you what matters: which firearms appear in the footage, how they behave, and what you can tweak. The weapon wheel is a Swiss Army knife for chaos — quick decisions, immediate consequences.

GTA 6 Handguns List

Observation: Sidearms show up in close-up frames — the game wants you to notice details like finishes and optics.

You’ll use handguns when speed and concealment beat outright power. Rockstar’s footage teases both modern pistols and old-school revolvers; some are clearly modeled on real firearms used by brands like Beretta and Glock.

What you can expect: quick-draw options, suppressor compatibility, and personalized variants in pre-order bundles.

GTA 6 Shotguns List

Observation: Shotguns tend to appear during tight indoor set pieces and garage fights.

If you want immediate stopping power for short ranges, shotguns are the obvious choice. Rockstar’s screenshots confirm at least two types — a double-barrel for theatrical takedowns and a pump-action for sustained chaos.

GTA 6 Machine Guns and SMG List

Observation: SMGs show up in vehicle chases and heist runs where rate of fire matters more than range.

These sit between pistols and rifles: fast firing, mobile, and modular. Footage hints at models inspired by the Scorpion Mini, the MP5, and compact submachine classics — and Rockstar appears to give you cosmetic and functional attachments.

GTA 6 Assault Rifles List

Observation: ARs appear in almost every trailer cut — the workhorse of modern combat scenarios.

If you remember how rifles functioned in GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2, consider that GTA 6 reduces carry capacity, so each rifle choice matters. Expect AK-style firepower, AR-15/416-like modularity, and Mk II upgrades for precision and control.

GTA 6 Sniper Rifles List

Observation: Sniper shots are framed to show distance and environmental detail — Rockstar wants long-range engagements to feel cinematic.

Sniper rifles are for methodical players. The footage suggests an assault-style designated marksman option, bolt-action classics, and light rifles for quick field work. Expect variable zoom, suppressors, and bipod or heavy-barrel options for stability.

GTA 6 Launchers List

Observation: Launchers pop in for vehicle and aerial threats — footage frames these moments with explosions and police response.

When stealth fails, a launcher solves the immediate problem. Rockstar shows at least a grenade launcher and an RPG in promotional artwork. These are ideal for taking down helicopters or groups of vehicles, and customization looks mostly cosmetic or ammo-based.

GTA 6 Throwable Weapons List

Observation: Throwables are framed in crowd-control and urban-escape scenes.

Throwables give you tactical variety: area denial, flash distraction, or improvised humor (yes, the golf ball). The speargun is a clear nod to the improved underwater combat Rockstar has been teasing.

GTA 6 Melee Weapons List

Observation: Melee tools show up when stealth or low ammo options are highlighted in a scene.

Melee remains practical: silent takedowns, last-resort fights, and torque for environmental interaction. Expect the usual suspects plus fists as a deliberate play option.

• Baseball Bat
• Crowbar
• Golf Club
• Hammer
• Knife
• Pool Cue
• Fists (Unarmed)

GTA 6 Equipment and Utility Item List

Observation: Rockstar’s footage spends unexpected time on pocket items — that’s a design hint.

GTA 6 expands equipment beyond ammunition: tools that reshape how you approach a job. Your satchel is a pressure cooker of choices. Expect binoculars, lock tools, medical items, and mission-specific gadgets that feel more like RDR2’s inventory logic than GTA V’s infinite carry.

• Auto Dialer
• Backpack
• Binoculars
• Body Armor
• Cigarettes
• Cut-off Tool
• Flashlight
• Food & Drinks
• Immobilizer Bypass
• Lock Pick
• Loot Bag / Duffel Bag
• Painkillers
• Slim Jim
• Soda
• Taser
• Torch Flashlight
• Tracker Jammer
• Trauma Kit
• USB Drive
• Wine
• Zipties

How many weapons are confirmed for GTA 6?

Rockstar’s trailers, screenshots, and promo art show more than 30 distinct weapons so far; expect that number to rise when the full title lands. I track hands-on footage and Rockstar’s social channels to update counts as new footage appears.

Can you carry every weapon at once in GTA 6?

No. GTA 6 borrows a satchel-style inventory similar to Red Dead Redemption 2, so you carry a limited selection on the weapon wheel instead of an infinite stash like GTA V. That design choice changes how you plan heists and engagements on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X hardware.

Are weapon customizations meaningful in GTA 6?

From footage and official screenshots, customization looks both cosmetic and functional: suppressors, extended mags, optics, and special skins tied to pre-order bonuses or character variants (Tommy Vercetti signature skins aside). You’ll see upgrades affecting recoil, handling, and role-specific loadouts.

Brands and references: Rockstar Games modeled several weapons after real-world designs — Beretta, Glock, Colt, Heckler & Koch, M249, Milkor MGL, Remington, Ruger — and that matters if you follow weapon ergonomics or research attachments on platforms like YouTube, WeaponTech channels, or firearm forums.

Platforms and distribution chatter: expect announcements tied to Rockstar’s launcher, the Epic Games Store, and console rollout plans for PS5 and Xbox Series X. If you follow industry figures like Rockstar’s news feeds and journalists who cover game launches, you’ll see weapon and customization patch notes appear early.

That’s the current roster and what the footage tells us — what weapon are you most likely to carry when you face a ten-car pursuit or a whisper-quiet apartment break-in?