[Last Updated: February 2026]
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One dedicated GTA fan spent 15 months analyzing trailers frame-by-frame. Another uploaded all 5,002 frames from Trailer 2 — 28 GB of images. The result? We have a surprisingly detailed picture of GTA 6’s weapon arsenal. From handguns to heavy weapons, and from new combat mechanics to returning favorites, here’s every weapon spotted so far.
New Combat Mechanics First
Before we dive into the weapon list, GTA 6 introduces several new mechanics that fundamentally change how weapons work:
- Hand-switching: Switch which hand holds your weapon for better cover shooting
- Zip ties: Non-lethal restraint option for NPCs
- Weapon concealment: NPCs react to visible weapons; characters auto-hide guns in crowds
- Crouching/stealth: Proper crouch mechanics for stealth approaches
- Human shields: Use restrained NPCs as cover
For the full breakdown of gameplay mechanics, see our GTA 6 Gameplay Features guide.
Handguns
Beretta M9 / 92FS Variant
✅ SPOTTED: A pistol modeled after the Beretta M9 appears in multiple trailer scenes. This iconic 9mm handgun was first designed in the 1980s — a perfect fit for Vice City’s aesthetic. Expect it to be a starter weapon or early-game purchase.
Glock-Style Pistol
✅ SPOTTED: A compact, polymer-framed pistol resembling a Glock 17/19 is visible in several action sequences. Likely a workhorse sidearm with good magazine capacity.
Revolver
🔮 EXPECTED: GTA V and RDR2 both featured revolvers. Given the series’ tradition, expect at least one revolver option — likely a .44 Magnum or .357 variant.
Desert Eagle / Heavy Pistol
🔮 EXPECTED: The Desert Eagle or its GTA equivalent has appeared in nearly every GTA game. It would be surprising if it’s absent from GTA 6.
Rifles & Carbines
SIG Sauer 556 SWAT Variant
✅ SPOTTED: A rifle resembling the SIG Sauer 556 appears in Trailer 2, notably painted in red, white, and blue. This assault rifle variant suggests weapon customization including custom paint jobs.
AK-47 / AK-Pattern Rifle
✅ SPOTTED: The unmistakable silhouette of an AK-47 has been identified in trailer footage. It appears to have various attachments, suggesting a weapon modification system. A GTA staple that was guaranteed to return.
AR-15 / M4 Style Carbine
🔮 EXPECTED: The Carbine Rifle has been a GTA mainstay. Expect a modern AR-15 platform rifle as the primary assault weapon option.
Sniper Rifle
🔮 EXPECTED: Every GTA game includes sniper rifles. Expect both a standard bolt-action sniper and a semi-auto marksman rifle option.
Shotguns
Over-Under Shotgun
✅ SPOTTED: A classic over-under (double-barrel) shotgun appears in trailer footage. This is a more rural, hunting-oriented weapon — fitting for Leonida’s countryside and Grassrivers swamp areas.
Pump-Action Shotgun
🔮 EXPECTED: A GTA essential. The pump-action shotgun will almost certainly return as a reliable close-range weapon.
Combat Shotgun / Auto-Shotgun
🔮 EXPECTED: A semi-automatic or fully automatic shotgun for high-intensity combat scenarios.
Heavy Weapons
M249 SAW / Light Machine Gun
✅ SPOTTED: An LMG with a barrel housing matching the M249 SAW has been identified, complete with a box magazine. This belt-fed weapon is designed for sustained fire and will likely be a late-game or heist-specific weapon.
RPG / Rocket Launcher
🔮 EXPECTED: The RPG is a GTA franchise staple. It will return for both vehicle destruction and general chaos.
Minigun
🔮 EXPECTED: Another GTA tradition. The minigun has appeared in every 3D-era GTA game.
Melee Weapons
Fists / Hand-to-Hand
✅ CONFIRMED: The underground fighting scene confirms a significantly improved melee system. Expect proper combat moves, possibly learnable fighting styles.
Bat / Blunt Weapons
🔮 EXPECTED: Baseball bats, crowbars, golf clubs — these GTA staples will almost certainly return.
Knife / Bladed Weapons
🔮 EXPECTED: Knives, machetes (fitting for the tropical/swamp setting), and possibly switchblades.
Throwables & Equipment
Zip Ties
✅ CONFIRMED: A new non-lethal “weapon” for restraining NPCs during robberies and missions.
Grenades
🔮 EXPECTED: Frag grenades, sticky bombs, and molotov cocktails are GTA essentials.
Smartphone (as a weapon/tool)
✅ CONFIRMED: Used for hacking security systems. Functions as both a communication device and a tactical tool.
Weapon Customization
🔮 EXPECTED: GTA V introduced Ammu-Nation weapon customization with suppressors, extended magazines, scopes, flashlights, and grip attachments. GTA 6 will almost certainly expand this system:
- Attachments: Suppressors, scopes, extended magazines, laser sights
- Custom paint jobs: The red/white/blue SIG Sauer in the trailer confirms this
- Performance modifications: Damage, accuracy, fire rate tuning
- Skins and cosmetics: Especially for the online mode
Weapons We Hope to See Return
Fan-requested weapons from previous GTA games:
- Chainsaw: Iconic from GTA Vice City. A return to Vice City demands its return.
- Katana: Another Vice City classic
- Taser: Non-lethal option alongside zip ties
- Flamethrower: Destructive classic from the GTA series
- Bow and Arrow: Introduced in GTA Online, could return
Frequently Asked Questions
How many weapons are in GTA 6?
The exact number isn’t confirmed, but based on GTA V’s 60+ weapons and the franchise’s trend of expanding arsenals with each entry, expect 70-100+ weapons at launch, with more added through online updates.
Can you dual wield in GTA 6?
Not confirmed from trailer footage. The hand-switching mechanic is confirmed, but dual wielding hasn’t been spotted. It’s possible but not guaranteed.
Will GTA 6 have weapon customization?
Almost certainly. The painted rifle in Trailer 2 confirms at least cosmetic customization. Attachment and performance modifications are expected based on GTA V’s system.
Are there non-lethal weapons in GTA 6?
Yes. Zip ties are confirmed as a non-lethal restraint option. Tasers and other non-lethal weapons may also be available.
Will the chainsaw return in GTA 6?
Not confirmed, but heavily requested by fans. Given GTA 6’s return to Vice City (where the chainsaw was iconic), there’s a strong chance it makes a comeback.
