Grand Theft Auto VI arms Jason and Lucia with a wide spread of firearms, melee tools, and tactical gear, and the way you carry it all has changed. Instead of an endless pocket arsenal, the game leans toward a Red Dead Redemption 2 style of inventory, with a strict carry limit and a redesigned weapon wheel. Below is every weapon shown in official trailers, screenshots, and leaked footage, sorted by category, along with the equipment, ammo types, and rules that shape combat.
Quick answer: You can carry two rifles and two pistols at once. Everything else lives in your vehicle trunk. Confirmed weapon categories include handguns, shotguns, SMGs and machine guns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, heavy weapons, thrown weapons, and melee, plus a deep set of utility gear on its own wheel.
GTA 6 carry limits and weapon wheel rules
The weapon wheel has been rebuilt and now works much like the one in Red Dead Redemption 2. You press R1 or RB to switch between three groups: Weapons, Equipment, and Gear. This keeps your guns separate from your tools, so you are not scrolling past a lock pick to find a rifle.
The carry cap is the biggest shift from GTA 5. You hold a maximum of two rifles and two pistols on your person. Any extra firearms get stored in vehicle trunks, which means you pick a loadout before a job instead of bringing everything. A few more rules round this out.
- Dual wielding does not return from Red Dead Redemption 2. You use one weapon at a time.
- You can drop unwanted weapons, and there are dedicated animations for picking weapons back up.
- You can switch hands while carrying or firing, so you can shoot left-handed around cover.
- Some items are marked as “Shared,” pointing to a possible shared inventory between Jason and Lucia.
- NPCs react to a drawn weapon, and the protagonist auto-holsters in busy public areas.
GTA 6 handguns
Sidearms cover everything from compact concealed pistols to heavy revolvers. Several of these have confirmed in-game names, while others are known by their real-world inspiration. Pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition unlocks personalized variants of a couple of them.
| Handgun | Based on | Customization notes |
|---|---|---|
| Girardi ES9 | Beretta 92FS | Extended mag, suppressor, tints, flashlight; Ultimate Edition gives a Jason variant |
| Heavy Pistol | M1911 variant | Barrel upgrades, grips, skins |
| Klose K17 | Glock / SIG-Sauer P320 | Suppressor, extended mag, optic; Ultimate Edition gives a Lucia variant |
| Morgan Revolver | Smith & Wesson Model 629 | Ultimate Edition bonus reward |
| Mustang .357 Revolver | Colt Python | Barrel finish, custom grip |
| Nipper .38 | Taurus PT 938 / Bersa Firestorm 380 | Paint finishes |
| Pistol | Taurus PT92AF | Attachment support |
Note: The Glock-style pistol has been seen with an auto switch, which would allow fully automatic fire from a small frame.
GTA 6 shotguns
Two shotguns are confirmed, both built for close-range stopping power. The pump action has already appeared in robbery scenes.
| Shotgun | Based on | Customization notes |
|---|---|---|
| Double Barrel Shotgun | SxS double barrel | Wood finish, engraved receiver |
| Pump Action Shotgun | Mossberg 590 | Extended tube, flashlight, stock upgrades |
GTA 6 SMGs and machine guns
Submachine guns sit between pistols and rifles, which makes them strong picks for drive-bys and tight shootouts. The Combat MG is the heavy-fire option in this group.
| Weapon | Based on | Customization notes |
|---|---|---|
| Combat MG | M249 SAW | Larger box magazine, optics, barrel upgrades |
| Compact SMG | Scorpion Mini-SMG | Suppressor, extended mag |
| Micro SMG | Mini Uzi | Drum magazine, skins; pre-order grants a Tommy Vercetti signature skin |
| SMG | MP5 | Scope, suppressor, foregrip |
GTA 6 assault rifles
Rifles balance range, firepower, and accuracy, and they matter more now that you can only hold two at once. The Carbine Rifle is the most frequently spotted gun across footage, showing up in robberies, police shootouts, and highway chases.
| Assault rifle | Based on | Customization notes |
|---|---|---|
| Assault Rifle | AK-47 | Suppressor, extended mag, drum mag, custom finishes |
| Carbine Rifle | AR-15 / HK416 | Optics, foregrips, stocks, suppressor |
| Carbine Rifle Mk II | Modern AR-15 variants | Heavy barrel, scopes |
| Service Carbine | M16A1 / M16A2 | Tactical attachments |
GTA 6 sniper rifles
Long-range options range from a precise bolt-action to marksman-style rifles. A couple of these have been spotted but do not yet have a confirmed in-game name.
| Sniper rifle | Based on | In-game name |
|---|---|---|
| Assault Sniper | L129A1 Sharpshooter | Confirmed |
| Bolt Action Sniper | Remington 700 BDL | Confirmed |
| Hunter Sniper | Arctic Warfare L96A1 | Confirmed |
| M14-style rifle | Springfield Armory M1A | Unknown |
| Rimfire carbine | Ruger 10/22 | Unknown |
GTA 6 heavy weapons
For vehicles and helicopters, two launchers are confirmed. They are less useful for everyday fights but handle armored targets fast.
| Heavy weapon | Based on | Customization notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grenade Launcher | Milkor MGL | Alternative ammunition types |
| RPG (Rocket Launcher) | RPG-7 | Cosmetic finish |
GTA 6 thrown weapons
Throwables split between pure destruction and crowd control. The Speargun is the standout, built for underwater combat, which fits the coastal setting.
| Thrown weapon | Use |
|---|---|
| Fire Bottle | Fire damage |
| Flashbang | Crowd control |
| Golf Ball | Improvised throwable |
| Grenade (M61) | High explosive |
| Molotov | Area denial |
| Smoke Grenade (M18) | Concealment |
| Speargun | Underwater combat |
GTA 6 melee weapons
Melee covers stealth takedowns and the moments when you run dry on ammo. The Knife is based on the UC-RB1 design.
- Baseball Bat
- Crowbar
- Golf Club
- Hammer
- Knife
- Pool Cue
- Unarmed (Fists)
GTA 6 equipment and utility gear
Gear gets its own slots on the wheel, and it points toward deeper heists, stealth runs, and home invasions. These items came out of the leaked September 18, 2022 footage.
| Item | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Body Armor | Damage protection |
| Lock Pick | Breaking into vehicles or buildings |
| Slim Jim | Unlocking car doors |
| Immobilizer Bypass | Stealing luxury cars |
| Tracker Jammer | Disabling GPS tracking |
| Trauma Kit | Health kit |
| Painkillers | Health recovery |
| Food and Drink | Replenishes health |
| Duffel / Loot Bag | Carrying robbery loot |
| Binoculars | Surveillance |
| Zipties | Restraining people |
| Cut-off Tool | Cutting through obstacles |
| Auto Dialer | Utility tool |
| Backpack | Carrying gear |
| Flashlight / Torch Flashlight | Lighting dark interiors |
| Taser | Non-lethal takedown |
| USB Drive | Mission item |
| Cigarettes, Soda, Wine | Consumables |
GTA 6 ammo types
- Pistol Ammo
- Shotgun Ammo
- Heavy Ammo
- Spear Ammo
- Rockets
Combat features and how you get weapons
Several combat changes go beyond the gun list. You can fire while swimming, lean out of car windows, and stand up in a truck bed to shoot long guns during drive-bys. An “underfire” animation shows the character shielding against gunfire, and the animation adapts to the weapon you hold. There is also an “overdose” state tied to certain items.
Getting your hands on weapons works through familiar GTA routes. Basic guns and melee tools can be found around the map for free pickup. Most firearms are bought at Ammu-Nation shops, and certain weapons unlock as you finish story missions. Weapon customization returns as well, with magazines, attachments, optics, tints, liveries, and special rounds. First-person and third-person modes are both supported, with full first-person reloading and shooting animations.
More than 30 individual weapons have been shown so far across official material, and that count is expected to grow as new footage drops ahead of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launch. With a tight carry limit and dedicated gear slots, the choice of what to bring now matters as much as the firepower itself.
