The GTA 6 weapons list keeps growing with every trailer and screenshot Rockstar releases. While Rockstar Games hasn’t published an official arsenal breakdown for Grand Theft Auto VI, with the November 19, 2026 release date closing in and pre-orders now live, the trailers and official screenshots have already revealed a substantial chunk of what Jason and Lucia will be carrying through Leonida. Fans have spent months cataloging every frame of footage, and the picture that’s emerged is a weapon system that looks nothing like GTA 5’s bottomless pocket arsenal.
What’s changed is arguably bigger than any single gun. Rockstar has clearly borrowed from Red Dead Redemption 2’s inventory logic, introducing a strict carry limit, vehicle trunk storage, and a redesigned weapon wheel that separates Weapons, Equipment, and Gear into their own sections. That shift alone changes how missions and shootouts play out, since you can no longer bring three assault rifles and a rocket launcher into every job.
Below, you’ll find every weapon confirmed through official trailers and screenshots, organized by category, along with the customization options and inventory rules Rockstar has revealed so far.
How the GTA 6 Weapon Wheel Works
The days of an infinite arsenal are over. GTA 6 caps you at two rifles and two pistols on your person at any given time, with everything else stored in your vehicle’s trunk. This means you’ll need to pick a loadout before a job rather than hauling your entire collection into every firefight.
The wheel itself now mirrors Red Dead Redemption 2’s radial menu, letting you cycle between Weapons, Equipment, and Gear using R1 or RB. Dual wielding hasn’t returned, though you can switch which hand you’re firing from, useful for popping out from behind cover on either side.
A few other confirmed mechanics round out the system:
- Dedicated animations for dropping and picking up weapons
- NPCs reacting when you walk around with a gun drawn in populated areas, prompting Jason or Lucia to automatically holster it
- A dedicated Duffel Bag slot for hauling robbery loot, and possibly extra weapons
- Full first-person mode with bespoke reload and shooting animations
- For the first time in series history, the ability to fire underwater
Given how much of Leonida’s coastline is open water, that last one feels like an obvious addition rather than a gimmick. Rockstar has even confirmed a dedicated underwater weapon to go with it, which I’ll cover below.
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All Confirmed GTA 6 Weapons
Here’s the full breakdown of named and strongly implied weapons spotted across trailers, screenshots, and official marketing material, sorted by category. Weapon names below are largely community-assigned based on trailer analysis and real-world counterparts, since Rockstar hasn’t confirmed an official naming convention for most of them yet.
1. Handguns
- Girardi ES9: A modern polymer-frame pistol that appears to be Jason’s default sidearm in several trailer sequences.
- Klose K17: A Glock-style pistol that reportedly supports a full-auto fire mode through a switch-style attachment.
- Hawk and Little Morgan Revolver: A heavy-hitting revolver comparable to a Colt Python, shown in robbery and standoff scenes.
- Mustang .357: A compact revolver styled after the Colt Python platform, likely a common sidearm among civilian NPCs as well.
- Heavy Pistol: A high-caliber handgun styled after the M1911 platform, also referred to as the Capo Pistol by parts of the community.
2. Submachine Guns and Machine Pistols
- MP5-style SMG: A classic submachine gun clearly modeled on the Heckler & Koch MP5.
- Mini Uzi-style machine pistol: Compact and fast-firing, well suited to drive-bys and close-quarters fights.
- Skorpion-style SMG: A lightweight SMG variant spotted in trailer footage.
3. Assault Rifles and Carbines
- Duke Carbine: The most frequently spotted rifle across GTA 6 footage so far.
- AK-pattern rifle: Appears in multiple trailer sequences, continuing the series’ long-running AK homage.
- M16-style rifle: A military-inspired rifle that rounds out the assault category.
Interestingly, the Carbine situation gets more complicated on closer inspection. One trailer shows an NPC holding a version nearly identical to GTA 5’s Carbine Rifle, while a separate screenshot shows Jason with a model that resembles the older GTA 4 Carbine instead, suggesting multiple generations of the same rifle platform could be available.
4. Sniper Rifles
- Remington 700-style bolt-action rifle: Built for hunters and long-range marksmen alike.
- Tactical marksman rifle: A more modern, scoped platform aimed at city-based precision shooting.
5. Shotguns
- Pump-action shotgun: Already shown in use during a robbery sequence in the trailers. Community analysis is split on the exact real-world model it’s based on, so I’ll update this entry once clearer footage surfaces.
- Double-barrel shotgun: A traditional side-by-side that fits the rural, Southern corners of Leonida.
6. Heavy Weapons
- M249-style light machine gun: Spotted in official screenshots, offering sustained heavy fire.
- Grenade launcher: Lucia is shown leaning out of a moving car to fire a multi-shot launcher directly at pursuing police, arguably one of the flashiest weapon reveals so far.
- Speargun: The dedicated underwater weapon, confirming that aquatic combat will be more than just swimming from point A to point B.
7. Throwables and Melee
Confirmed throwables include your expected staples, while melee options span the usual blunt and edged tools the series is known for. Rockstar has also shown NPCs handling recreational items like golf clubs and pool cues in the background, though it’s currently unclear whether these can actually be picked up and used in combat or are locked to scripted animations.
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Ultimate Edition Exclusive Weapon Variants
Two handguns get personalized cosmetic variants tied to the $99.99 Ultimate Edition. The Girardi ES9 comes with a Jason-branded variant, while the Klose K17 gets a matching Lucia variant. On top of those, the Hawk and Little Morgan Revolver ships as an outright Ultimate Edition bonus weapon rather than something unlocked through story progression.
For the full rundown of what else separates the two tiers, our GTA 6 Standard vs Ultimate Edition comparison covers every difference beyond just the weapons.
Weapon Customization and Other Confirmed Features
Customization is confirmed to return in a meaningful way. Expect magazines, optics, tints, liveries, and special ammunition types across most weapon categories, continuing what GTA 5 started but with apparently more granular control.
The Klose K17’s full-auto attachment stands out here specifically, since it models an illegal real-world modification as an in-game attachment, a small but telling sign of how much detail is going into the firearm systems this time.
Beyond the guns themselves, weapon acquisition follows familiar GTA logic. Basic firearms and melee tools can be found scattered around the map for free pickup, most weapons are purchased through Ammu-Nation, and certain items unlock through story missions. Some gear is also flagged as “Shared,” hinting at a possible shared inventory between Jason and Lucia for at least select items.
Wrapping Up
More than 30 individual weapons have already surfaced across official trailers, screenshots, and promotional material, and that number will almost certainly grow as Rockstar releases additional marketing ahead of launch.
With the pre-order window already open and a third trailer plausible before November, expect this GTA 6 weapons list to keep filling in gaps between now and release day. I’ll update this page whenever new footage reveals additional weapons.
Over 30 individual weapons have been spotted across official trailers and screenshots so far, though Rockstar hasn’t announced an official total or naming convention.
No. GTA 6 caps you at two rifles and two pistols carried on your person at a time, with everything else stored in your vehicle’s trunk.
Not entirely. Weapons confirmed through trailer and screenshot footage carry the most weight, but many specific names circulating online are community-assigned based on real-world counterparts rather than official Rockstar confirmation.
Yes. Both get personalized cosmetic variants exclusive to the Ultimate Edition, tied to Jason and Lucia respectively.
Yes, this is confirmed and marks the first time the series has supported underwater combat. The dedicated Speargun weapon fits given how much of Leonida is coastline.
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