GTA 6 Weapons Guide: All Confirmed Guns, Explosives, and Equipment Revealed So Far

Since the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI was released by Rockstar Games, fans have been analyzing every frame to uncover details about the game’s combat system and weapon variety.

Based on official trailers, screenshots, leaked gameplay footage from 2022, GTA 6 appears to feature the most advanced and realistic weapon system in the history of the franchise. Next, I’m going to show you the weapons featured in Grand Theft Auto VI.

 

GTA 6 Weapon System: Major Changes Compared to GTA 5

One of the biggest upgrades in GTA 6 is the complete redesign of the weapon system.

According to footage analysis, Rockstar is heavily inspired by Red Dead Redemption 2 when it comes to inventory management and realism.

Key improvements include:

Limited weapon carrying capacity	Weapon storage in vehicle trunks
Separate inventory categories for weapons and tools	Improved gun customization
More realistic reload animations	Dynamic NPC reactions to visible weapons
Better driving and shooting mechanics	Swimming while using firearms
Expanded tactical equipment system

This means GTA 6 may feel far more realistic than GTA 5 during gunfights and robberies.

 

All Confirmed GTA 6 Pistols and Handguns

Heavy Pistol

A high-caliber handgun inspired by the M1911 platform.

Expected features:

• High damage output
• Slower fire rate
• Strong recoil

Standard Pistol

The traditional semi-automatic handgun seen throughout the trailers.

Real-world inspiration:

• Taurus PT92
• Beretta 92 series

Glock-Style Handgun

One of the most discussed weapons in the GTA 6 community.

GTA 6 includes a Glock-style pistol that may support a “Glock Switch,” allowing fully automatic fire.

This fits GTA 6’s modern Florida-inspired street crime setting.

Revolver

A classic heavy-hitting revolver similar to the Colt Python.

Likely designed for:

• High stopping power
• Slow but deadly shots

Bersa Firestorm 380

A compact concealed-carry pistol that may be commonly used by civilians and NPCs.

 

GTA 6 Assault Rifles and SMGs

Carbine Rifle

The most frequently spotted rifle in GTA 6 footage.

Inspired by:

• AR-15 platform
• HK416

This weapon appears in:

1. Robberies

2. Police shootouts

3. Highway combat scenes

AK-Style Assault Rifle

An AK-pattern rifle has clearly appeared in multiple trailer sequences.

Features include:

1. Wooden furniture variants

2. Street gang aesthetics

3. Heavy recoil and damage

Service Carbine

A military-style rifle inspired by the M16 family.

MP5-Style SMG

A classic submachine gun inspired by the HK MP5.

Support for:

1. Attachments

2. Extended magazines

3. Weapon customization

Micro SMG

A compact machine pistol inspired by the Mini Uzi.

Compact SMG

A lightweight SMG similar to the Skorpion vz.61.

Perfect for:

1. Drive-by shootings

2. Motorcycle combat

 

GTA 6 Shotguns

Pump Action Shotgun

Inspired by the Mossberg 590.

This shotgun has already appeared in robbery scenes shown in the trailers.

Double Barrel Shotgun

A traditional side-by-side shotgun that matches the rural Southern atmosphere of Leonida.

 

GTA 6 Sniper Rifles

Bolt Action Sniper Rifle

Inspired by the Remington 700 platform.

Expected to focus on:

1. Precision

2. Long-range damage

Hunter Sniper

Inspired by:Arctic Warfare L96A1

 

GTA 6 Heavy Weapons and Explosives

RPG Rocket Launcher

A classic RPG-7 style launcher has reportedly been identified in leaked footage.

Grenade Launcher

Inspired by the Milkor MGL multi-shot launcher.

Grenades

Standard fragmentation grenades are expected to return.

Molotov Cocktails

A classic GTA weapon that perfectly fits Vice City’s chaotic street violence.

Flashbangs and Smoke Grenades

including:

1. Flashbangs

2. Smoke grenades

This suggests GTA 6 could feature deeper tactical gameplay than previous GTA titles.

 

GTA 6 Melee Weapons

Melee combat also appears expanded in GTA 6.

Confirmed or spotted melee weapons include:

Baseball.Bat	Crowbar	Hammer
Knife	Golf Club	Pool Cue

These weapons strongly match the game’s Florida-inspired criminal atmosphere.

 

GTA 6 Tactical Equipment and Gear

One of the most exciting discoveries is the amount of usable equipment found in leaked footage.

GTA 6 may include:

Equipment	Possible Use
Body Armor	Damage protection
Lock Pick	Breaking into vehicles/buildings
Flashlight	Dark interior exploration
Trauma Kit	Healing
Painkillers	Health recovery
Tracker Jammer	Disabling GPS tracking
Duffel Bag	Carrying robbery loot
Immobilizer Bypass	Advanced vehicle theft
Binoculars	Surveillance
Zipties	Hostage restraint

This points toward more advanced:

Heists	Stealth missions
Home invasions	Survival mechanics

than ever before in the series.

 

Conclusion

GTA 6 isn't just adding more weapons—it's reworking the entire system. Limited carry capacity, vehicle storage, tactical gear (lock picks, trauma kits, zip ties), and dynamic NPC reactions make gunfights more realistic and strategic. Drawing from Red Dead Redemption 2 while keeping GTA's chaotic soul, every weapon—from the Glock with a full-auto switch to the double-barrel shotgun and baseball bat—feels purposeful. Combined with improved shooting, swimming combat, and stealth options, GTA 6 promises the most intense crime experience yet. When we hit Leonida, every bullet will count.