GTA 6's weapon system is described mostly by its rules for carrying and storing guns, not by a list. Rockstar has named a handful of weapons in its edition text, and Rob Nelson of Rockstar North described how weapons behave in a Famitsu interview. This guide gathers both.
Named weapons
Rockstar and PlayStation name these items:
- Girardi ES9. Jason's pistol, with a personalized variant in the Ultimate Edition Upgrade.
- Klose K17. Lucia's pistol, also with a personalized variant.
- Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers. A his-and-hers pair with palm-tree-etched grips and a scope, listed in the Ultimate Edition Upgrade.
- Personalized Weapon Variants. Custom versions of the Girardi ES9 and Klose K17.
- Exclusive weapon pattern. A Vintage Vice City Pack item for everyone who pre-orders or buys before 20 November 2026.
The official images show cosmetic finishes. They say nothing about damage or handling. The weapons database lists the same names with their sources.
Weapons on the job
Shop robberies come with their own tools. Rob Nelson says you can go in through the back door, use a snap gun to pick locks and destroy cameras before you act. In the demo bank chase, Jason and Raul shoot at pursuing police from the back seat while Lucia drives. The character switching guide shows how the game swaps you between them.
How people react to a weapon
Nelson says carrying a weapon in hand can make people walk away or react aggressively. A single long gun draws little notice, but weapons cannot be concealed in this game, and long guns can no longer be hidden. Edge reports that NPCs react differently to a shotgun slung on the back than to one held in hand.
The same attention reaches the police. After a crime report, officers search using what you wear, who you are with and what you carry, and dropping a weapon lowers how well you match the description. The wanted level guide covers the whole chain.
Storing guns
- Car trunks. You can store guns in any car's trunk, which is where your owned guns are kept safe, and the Scooter Bros app reportedly delivers your car with your weapons stored in its boot.
- Ammu-Nation lockers. Owned guns are also kept in a locker at an Ammu-Nation store.
- Paradise Garage. This Watson Bay garage from the Ultimate Edition Upgrade has a weapon locker.
- Boat crates. The Shitzu Squalo is docked at Washington Beach with a weapons crate.
Stolen cars that you have not registered vanish when you restart the game, so keep guns you own in your own car or a locker. The cars and garages guide explains registration.
Using weapons without killing
Edge reports that the Criminal Profile, which runs from Professional to Irredeemable, is affected by non-lethal options. Nelson also says going overboard with violence may affect the story and characters. Which non-lethal options count has not been described. The money guide lists the robberies where the choice comes up.
Weapons and cheats
Rockstar has published no GTA 6 cheat codes, including any weapon cheats. The cheats page tracks what is announced.
What is not announced yet
Rockstar has not announced a weapon list, categories, damage numbers, attachments or ammunition rules. Once the game is out, this page will list every weapon with its category, where to find it and the best loadouts for early missions.