Tear Gas

The Tear Gas is a weapon in the Throwable class featured in Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online.

The design of the Tear Gas is based on a real life M18 Smoke Grenade. The in-game version of the weapon is manufactured by Hawk & Little.

This weapon cannot be customized.

The Tear Gas also appears in GTA 6, GTA San Andreas and GTA Vice City.

How to get the Tear Gas in GTA 5 Story Mode:

In GTA V, the Tear Gas can be simply found and picked up around the map (see the spawn locations below), or it can be purchased for a price of $150.

It becomes available after completing the mission The Jewel Store Job (Loud Approach) and The Jewel Store Job (Smart Approach) in Story Mode.

How to get the Tear Gas in GTA Online:

In GTA Online, the Tear Gas can be simply found and picked up around the map (see the spawn locations below), or it can be purchased for a price of $150.

It's unlocked for purchase after reaching Rank 13 in GTA Online.

Tear Gas Description:

Tear gas grenade, particularly effective at incapacitating multiple assailants. Sustained exposure can be lethal.

Tear Gas: GTA V Statistics

Damage

10.00
Fire Rate

20.00
Accuracy

10.00
Range

15.00
Overall 13.75

Tear Gas: GTA V Info

Weapon ClassThrowable
ManufacturerHawk & Little
Based on (Real Life)M18 Smoke Grenade
Release DateSeptember 17, 2013
DLC / Title Update1.01 Game Launch

Ammo Capacity25
Extended Ammo30

NotesA non-lethal variant, named BZ Gas, is used in Story Mode exclusively during the mission "BZ Gas Grenades".

Tear Gas: Acquisition & Ownership

Game EditionGTA Online, GTA V Story Mode
Unlock Rank13
Acquisition MethodCan be stolen / found, Ammu-Nation, Gun Van (Rotating Stock)
Available After Mission (Story Mode)
The Jewel Store Job (Loud Approach)
The Jewel Store Job (Smart Approach)
Story Mode Price $150
GTA Online Price $150
ModificationsCannot be modified
Notable OwnersFederal Investigation Bureau (FIB) NOOSE
PlatformsPC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Tear Gas Spawn Locations in GTA V
Where to find the Tear Gas in GTA Online and GTA V Story Mode:
GTA Online:
- Open Garage, La Mesa Police Station, La Mesa
- Door, right side of Park Office, Vespucci Beach
- Under camo netting, Ammu-Nation, Great Ocean Highway, Paleto Bay
- ULSA Sports Field Foyer, Picture Perfect Way, Richman
- LSPD Impound, Mission Row
- Guard Post, Front Gate, Merryweather Docks, Elysian Island
- Towing Drop-Off, LSPD Impound, Rancho
- Police Dept Headquarters, Eastbourne Way, Rockford Hills
- by Riot Van, Vespucci Police Station, Vespucci Canals
- Gate, LSPD Vinewood Station, Downtown Vinewood
- Guard Post, Palmer-Taylor Power Station, Senora Way
- Behind Security Post, Welcome to Pier 400, Chupacabra Street, Elysian Island
- Behind Ammu-Nation, Cypress Flats
- Guard Post, Entrance by Devin Weston Hangar, LSIA
- Guard Post, Humane Labs and Research, San Chianski Mountains
Used by:
- NOOSE Officers