Classic weapon lists › GTA V
This list has 48 weapons from GTA V, in 9 groups.
A weapon is listed where at least two independent sources agree it is in the game. Counts differ between sources depending on whether fists, detonators and similar items are counted as weapons. Story mode only, not GTA Online. Weapons added to story mode by later free updates or the re-release are marked in the note column.
Melee (10)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Fist | Unarmed, always available |
| Baseball Bat | |
| Crowbar | |
| Golf Club | |
| Knife | |
| Nightstick | |
| Hammer | Special and Collector's Edition bonus in 2013 |
| Antique Cavalry Dagger | DLC update (I'm Not a Hipster), not in launch game |
| Bottle | DLC update (Beach Bum), not in launch game |
| Hatchet | Enhanced edition only; returning player content |
Handguns (8)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Pistol | |
| Combat Pistol | |
| AP Pistol | |
| Stun Gun | |
| Pistol .50 | Special and Collector's Edition bonus in 2013 |
| SNS Pistol | DLC update (Beach Bum), not in launch game |
| Heavy Pistol | DLC update (Business), not in launch game |
| Vintage Pistol | DLC update (I'm Not a Hipster), not in launch game |
Submachine guns (3)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Micro SMG | |
| SMG | |
| Assault SMG | Unlocked by linking a Rockstar Social Club account |
Light machine guns (3)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| MG | |
| Combat MG | |
| Gusenberg Sweeper | DLC update (Valentine's Day Massacre), not in launch game |
Shotguns (6)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Pump Shotgun | |
| Sawed-Off Shotgun | |
| Assault Shotgun | |
| Bullpup Shotgun | Special and Collector's Edition bonus in 2013 |
| Heavy Shotgun | DLC update (Last Team Standing), not in launch game |
| Musket | DLC update (Independence Day Special), not in launch game |
Assault rifles (5)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Assault Rifle | |
| Carbine Rifle | |
| Advanced Rifle | |
| Bullpup Rifle | DLC update (High Life), not in launch game |
| Special Carbine | DLC update (Business), not in launch game |
Sniper rifles (3)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Sniper Rifle | |
| Heavy Sniper | |
| Marksman Rifle | DLC update (Last Team Standing), not in launch game |
Heavy weapons (5)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Grenade Launcher | |
| RPG | |
| Minigun | |
| Firework Launcher | DLC update (Independence Day Special), not in launch game |
| Railgun | Enhanced edition only; returning player content |
Thrown (5)
| Weapon | Note |
|---|
| Grenade | |
| Sticky Bomb | |
| Molotov Cocktail | |
| Tear Gas | |
| Jerry Can | |
Quick answers
How many weapons are in GTA V?
This list has 48. Other counts differ depending on whether fists and tools such as the detonator are included.
Sources: Cross-checked on November 13, 2026 between gta.wiki, grandtheftwiki.com, imfdb.org, gtabase.com. A line is listed only where at least two of them agree. Last checked 2026-11-13.