GTA 6 weapons guide caps you at two sidearms, two long guns

Vandal says the cap is two short weapons, such as pistols, and two long weapons, such as rifles or a sniper rifle. The guide ties the limit to realism and frames it as a change from earlier games.

Both pistols can stay holstered. Of the long weapons, only one can sit on your back, and the other is the one you hold in your hands.

If you switch from the long weapon to a short one, you drop the long weapon you were holding. The rest of your arsenal is stored in a vehicle you own, not a stolen one, or in your hideout.

Carrying a weapon in hand can bother ordinary pedestrians and police. A long weapon on your back doesn't, because Vandal says that isn't unusual there.

The guide describes five weapons with their own entry, plus two revolvers listed separately. The Duke 556 is a 5.56 assault rifle with a 30-round magazine, inspired by American M4 and AR-15 rifles.

The Girardi ES9 is Jason's standard pistol. Vandal says it's the M9 the US Army used as its standard sidearm for 30 years.

The Klose 17 is Lucia's personal weapon, and Vandal links its design to the Glock used by police worldwide.

The Moreland 850 is a pump-action shotgun based on the Mossberg. The Molotov is a bottle of flammable liquid, a rag and fire.

Vandal puts two revolvers behind the Ultimate Edition: Jason's custom Hawk and Lucia's Little Morgan. The guide says they're inspired by the classic Smith & Wesson design.

It's the only detail in the guide that ties weapons to a specific edition. Vandal doesn't say whether there's another way to get them, and it gives no damage or ammo figures.

With four slots on your body, every heist forces a decision. A rifle and a shotgun can't both ride on your back, and switching to a pistol mid-fight costs you the long weapon in your hands.

How others see you matters too. Drawing a weapon in front of civilians or police causes trouble, while a long weapon on your back draws less attention. If you want to stay quiet, leave the heavy kit in your vehicle.

The Molotov sits outside the rifle and pistol categories. Vandal pitches it as the tool for making enemies run or burn.

Vandal says it has spotted other weapons that match real-world models: an MP5, a Remington marksman rifle and a revolver similar to the Python .357. It also mentions various blades and melee weapons, none with an in-game name yet.

The guide says it's based on weapons confirmed officially so far and will grow with skins and attachments. The next check comes at launch on November 19, 2026, when you can compare the list with the game.

How many weapons can you carry in GTA 6?

According to Vandal, up to two short and two long weapons, with only one long weapon on your back.

Where are the rest of your weapons stored?

Vandal says in a vehicle you own or in your hideout.

Which weapons need the Ultimate Edition?

The Hawk revolver, Jason's, and the Little Morgan, Lucia's, according to Vandal's guide.