Rockstar has never published an official GTA 6 weapons list. Everything below comes from two trailers, official screenshots, the leaked September 2022 footage, and the Ultimate Edition reveal — cross-checked so you know what's actually confirmed versus what's still a guess.
Quick Answer
Rockstar hasn't released a full GTA 6 weapons list, but trailer and screenshot analysis has confirmed 19+ individual guns spanning handguns, shotguns, SMGs, assault rifles, and sniper rifles, plus a Speargun for underwater combat. The weapon wheel is being overhauled: you can carry roughly two rifles and two pistols at once, with everything else stored in your vehicle's trunk — a system closer to Red Dead Redemption 2 than GTA V's unlimited pocket arsenal.
How Many GTA 6 Weapons Are Confirmed So Far?
PC Gamer's trailer-by-trailer analysis puts the confirmed count at 19 individual guns, while other outlets counting gear alongside weapons put the number closer to 30+.
Outlets tracking every trailer frame and screenshot put the confirmed count between 19 and 30+ individual items, depending on whether gear (armor, medkits, lock picks) is counted alongside guns. The gap exists because some weapons look similar enough that it's unclear if they're reskins of the same gun or genuinely separate items — Rockstar hasn't clarified either way.
What's different this time is the naming. GTA V mostly used generic class names like "pistol" and "carbine rifle." GTA 6 is giving weapons actual model names — the Girardi ES9, the Klose K-17 — closer to how Red Dead Redemption 2 named its guns.
GTA 6 Weapon Wheel: How the New Carry System Works
The GTA 6 weapon wheel now splits into three categories: Weapons, Equipment, and Gear — mirroring Red Dead Redemption 2's inventory rather than GTA V's single wheel. The headline change is the carry limit itself: reports point to roughly two rifles and two pistols equipped at once, with the rest of your arsenal stored in your vehicle's trunk instead of an infinite pocket dimension.
A few other confirmed system changes:
- No dual-wielding — one weapon at a time, though you can choose your dominant hand
- Shared and personal inventories — some weapons are accessible to both Jason and Lucia, others are character-specific
- Full weapon customization returns — magazines, optics, muzzle attachments, tints, liveries, and special ammo types
- Ammu-Nation is back — shown in trailer footage complete with its own in-universe commercial
GTA 6 Handguns: Girardi ES9, Klose K-17 & More
Jason and Lucia each seem to favor a signature sidearm. Jason is repeatedly shown with the Girardi ES9, styled after a Beretta 92FS. Lucia's go-to is the Klose K-17, based on a Bersa Thunder 380 — and notably, it supports a "Glock Switch" attachment that converts it to full-auto fire, an illegal real-world modification Rockstar chose to include as an in-game customization option.
A third unnamed pistol and the classic Micro SMG (shown with a Vintage Vice City reskin) round out the confirmed handgun-class weapons.
GTA 6 Shotguns, SMGs & Assault Rifles
| Category | Confirmed Weapon | Real-World Inspiration |
|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Pump Action Shotgun | Mossberg 590 |
| Shotgun | Double-Barreled Shotgun | Classic side-by-side |
| SMG | MP5-style SMG | Heckler & Koch MP5 |
| SMG | Micro SMG | Series-recurring SMG |
| Assault Rifle | Carbine Rifle | Possibly two distinct variants |
| Assault Rifle | AK-pattern rifle | AK-47 |
| Assault Rifle | M16-style rifle | M16 family |
The Pump Action Shotgun shows up repeatedly in robbery scenes across the trailers, and both protagonists are shown wielding an MP5-style SMG together during a heist sequence — a strong hint at co-op or shared-mission gunplay.
GTA 6 Sniper Rifles & Heavy Weapons
Long-range and heavy options confirmed so far include a Bolt Action Sniper (Remington 700-inspired), an Assault Sniper that bridges battle-rifle and dedicated sniper roles, and a hunting rifle styled after the Springfield M1A. On the heavier end, an LMG resembling GTA V's Combat MG appears in an Ammu-Nation commercial, alongside leaked footage of an RPG-7-style launcher and a Milkor-style multi-shot grenade launcher — the latter seen in Lucia's hands during a vehicle chase in one trailer.
One genuinely new addition: a Speargun, built specifically for GTA 6's confirmed underwater combat system — expect it to matter around the Leonida Keys.
GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Exclusive Weapons
The Ultimate Edition reveal added a pair of matching Morgan & Little Hawk revolvers with Vice City-themed engravings, along with personalized variants of the Girardi ES9 (Jason) and Klose K-17 (Lucia). For the full breakdown of what else the Ultimate Edition includes, see our Standard vs Ultimate Edition guide.
Melee Weapons & Gear: What's Still Unclear
This is the biggest gap in what's confirmed. A baseball bat, a hammer, a pool cue, and a mini golf club have all appeared in trailers or screenshots — but outside the hammer, most are shown being used recreationally, not as combat weapons. A switchblade knife appears in Ultimate Edition artwork, possibly tied to Lucia, but Rockstar hasn't confirmed it as a wieldable item. Treat all of these as likely-but-unconfirmed until launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many weapons does GTA 6 have? Rockstar hasn't announced an official count. Trailer and screenshot analysis has confirmed 19-30+ individual weapons and gear items so far, and that number is expected to grow before launch.
Can Jason and Lucia dual-wield weapons in GTA 6? No. Dual-wielding has been removed in favor of a single-weapon system with a choice of dominant hand.
How many weapons can you carry in GTA 6? Reports point to roughly two rifles and two pistols equipped at once, with the rest stored in your vehicle's trunk rather than an unlimited personal inventory.
Is the Speargun a real confirmed GTA 6 weapon? Yes — it's tied to the game's confirmed underwater combat system, likely relevant around the Leonida Keys and other coastal areas.
Will GTA 6 weapons be customizable? Yes. Magazines, optics, muzzle attachments, tints, liveries, and special ammo types are all confirmed to return.
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