GTA San Andreas Weapons Guide: All Weapons List & Stats

On this page you find the full list of weapons in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. This complete GTA San Andreas Weapons Guide includes all Guns, Rifles, Explosives, Melee, and every weapon featured in the original game, as well as in GTA San Andreas: The Definitive Edition.

Weapons can be found and picked up from various locations around the San Andreas map, and several of them can be purchased via Ammu-Nation (prices are 20% higher in Las Venturas).

Weapons Skill Upgrades

In GTA San Andreas, you can upgrade your skill and proficiency with each weapon. Your weapon skill increases with every accurate shot you land, including the Shooting Range at Ammu-Nation. You can view weapon skills by pressing the L1/LT button when holding a weapon, or by checking the weapon stats through the Stats menu.

Several weapons (although not all) have three Skill Levels you can progress through: Poor, Gangster and Hitman, which is reached at maximum weapon skill (100%). The Hitman level allows you to fire while moving and improves lock-on range, accuracy, rate of fire, and strafe speed when using the weapon.

In addition, reaching Hitman Level for the 9mm Pistol, Sawn-off Shotgun, Tec-9 and Micro SMG allows you to Dual Wield these weapons.

All Weapons in GTA San Andreas: Full List

Below you find the full list of all weapons included in GTA San Andreas, categorized by weapon slots. There are a total of 37 weapons, plus 5 equipment items.

In GTA San Andreas, CJ has 12 weapon slots, which hold a particular class of weapons and items. You can only carry one weapon per slot, so if that slot is filled you must press the L1 button while standing over a weapon to equip it and replace the current one.

Clicking on a GTA San Andreas weapon below brings you to their detailed information, such as Type / Class, Weapon Statistics, Prices, Spawn Locations, how to obtain each weapon, and more.

Slot 1: Hand

Weapons in this slot allow you to attack and block. To block, hold R1 to select a target and press Square.

Fist

No weapons, just the good ol' clenched fist, and various combinations of punches and kicks.

Brass Knuckles

The brass knuckles do not occupy a weapon slot, only upgrading the "unarmed" slot. They provide more damage when fighting unarmed, and are especially useful when fighting Gym Trainers.

Slot 2: Melee Weapons

Just like the "Hand" slot, Melee Weapons allow you to attack and block.

Baseball Bat

A classic sports item widely used to smack burglars, home-invaders and rivals. Swing as fast as you can and make sure you aim for the head!

Chainsaw

Although being the heaviest melee weapon, the Chainsaw makes up for it by being incredibly badass. A mass-murdering weapon, you'll be sure to inflict terror on the pedestrians on the street.

Golf Club

Another sports item that has wide usage in the violence department. Less effective than the Pool Cue, but it does its job well enough.

Katana

A quick and nimble sword, pressing the attack button rapidly will unleash a variety of combos. Cut up your enemies, random pedestrians, or even your friends... it doesn't really matter.

Knife

Based on: SOG SEAL Pup

The Knife is a great weapon for stealthy face-to-face combat. CJ can stab enemies in the neck from behind to kill them without being noticed and without producing sound. Also increases damage in normal combat.

Nightstick

Based on: Monadnock PR-24 Control Device Baton

The Nightstick is lighter and smaller than the Baseball Bat, allowing for faster strikes and faster movement, while having almost the same effectiveness in close fights.

Pool Cue

The Pool Cue is the longest melee weapon out of all, having the longest reach. Smack enemies from far away, without getting hit. Can also be used for what it was actually built for, playing pool.

Shovel

The shovel sadly cannot be used for gardening, its sole purpose in the game being as a weapon. Its effectiveness is great, as the shovel does a lot of damage to foes.

Slot 3: Handguns

Pistol (9mm)

Based on: Colt M1911A1
Price: $200

The Pistol is the most basic weapon in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Rapid fire rate and light weight make for a versatile weapom.

Silenced Pistol (9mm)

Based on: Colt M1911A1 with suppressor
Price: $600

The same gun as the Pistol, but suppressed. A stealthy weapon, allowing for un-noticed kills.

Desert Eagle

Based on: IMI Desert Eagle
Price: $1,200

An extremely powerful handgun, the Desert Eagle provides strong fire power, but also great recoil. Increasing the skill level of the weapon will help with its disadvantages, allowing for deadly shots even from very far away.

Slot 4: Shotguns

Shotgun

Based on: Wooden Ithaca 37
Price: $600

The pump-action shotgun is a typical close-range weapon found widely across San Andreas. Its accuracy drops heavily farther than medium range, but increased skill levels allows strafing and shooting while moving.

Sawn-Off Shotgun

Based on: Colt Model 1883 Hammerless Shotgun
Price: $800

The small size of the sawn-off shotgun allows running and gunning. A lenghty reload follows an extremely strong burst of bullets, so make sure to make your shot count!

Combat Shotgun

Based on: Franchi SPAS-12
Price: $1,000

The semi-automatic Combat Shotgun's fire power is only slightly higher than that of the usual shotgun, but its relatively quick fire rate allows plowing through enemies quite easily.

Slot 5: Machine Pistols

The Tec-9 and Micro SMG share the same Weapon Skill, grouped under the "Machine Pistol" category.

Micro SMG

Based on: Uzi Pistol (Micro Uzi)
Price: $500

This Micro Uzi packs a punch. An insane rate of fire assures that you'll plow through everyone coming up your way. Make sure to have a lot of ammunition stored so you don't run out.

SMG

Based on: MP5A3
Price: $2,000

Based on the amazing MP5, which is widely considered one of the best Sub Machine Guns. the MP5 packs an impressive fire rate with great accuracy and strenght.

Tec-9

Based on: TEC-9
Price: $300

Having a very fast rate of fire and very small dimensions, the Tec-9 is widely appreciated on the streets of Los Santos.

Slot 6: Assault Rifles

AK-47

Based on: Norinco Type 56
Price: $3,500

The AK 47 is an extremely popular Assault Rifle because of its cheap design and incredible reliability. A strong fire rate, good accuracy and great range make for a very powerful weapon.

M4

Based on: Colt Model 733
Price: $4,500

The M4 is a military-grade weapon, with impressive fire rate, a spacy magazine and amazing accuracy, being able to target gas tanks. It is sure to plow through your foes.

Slot 7: Rifles

The Rifles have no upgrade ability and no auto-targeting feature.

Rifle (Country Rifle)

Based on: Marlin Model 336
Price: $1,000

A basic level-action rifle found usually in the hands of hunters, the Rifle does not invoke an auto-target reticle, skipping directly to a free-aim mode. It has great damage but really slow reload speed, so it might prove very hard to use.

Sniper Rifle

Based on: Remington Model 700
Price: $5,000

The Sniper Rifle holds a scope that turns every shot into a deadly bolt, being capable of one-shotting unsuspecting enemies. Its reload speed is a bit slower than the ordinary Rifle, but the wait is for sure worth it.

Slot 8: Heavy Weapons

Heavy Artillery Weapons have no upgrade ability, and you cannot crouch while you use them.

Flamethrower

The flame thrower is an extremely fun weapon (for a psycopath), being able to set almost everything around on fire - from people and vehicles to trees and buildings. Make sure to not get any fire spreading towards you while murdering everyone around - you still deserve to live.

Minigun

A player's best friend, the Minigun is sure to bring terror to the streets of San Andreas. Although extremely heavy, CJ is strong enough to hold the Minigun and shoot it. Capable of destroying vehicles in mere seconds, its power should not be underestimated.

RPG (Rocket Launcher)

Based on: RPG-7

The Rocket Launcher is a classic Heavy Weapon in Grand Theft Auto games. Shoulder-held, the RPG is capable of destroying groups of vehicles with a single shot, although some, like tanks, take a few more. Not intended for use in close-quarter combat, as its explosive power is extremely strong and will hurt the player.

Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher

Based on: SA-7 Grail

Lightweight and portable, this shoulder-fired guided missile system locks onto flying vehicles in a short period of time and fires a quick missile that follows its target. Like the RPG, but better - now you don't even have to aim!

Slot 9: Thrown Weapons

Thrown Weapons have no upgrade ability and no-auto targeting. The distance that these projectiles are thrown depends on how long you hold the Circle button.

Grenade

Based on: M67 Grenade
Price: $300

Grenades are extremely effective weapons to blow up vehicles and to kill enemies in cover. Make sure to not be next to one that's about to explode, otherwise, have fun!

Molotov Cocktail

Throw a molotov cocktail against a wall to set the surroundings on fire. This versatile weapon can be used to control areas from enemies, or just to burn everyone down. So many uses for such a simple piece of "technology"

Remote Explosives (Satchel Charges)

Price: $2,000

Sticky bombs, used for booby traps or just for wreaking havoc. Set up some satchel charges on the ground, then conveniently blow them up from somewhere safe. When placed, it gives the player a Detonator that can be activated to detonate said charges.

Tear Gas

Tear Gas is generally used to stop enemies on their tracks, as they begin coughing when contacting the gas. Prolonged exposure to the aerosols leads to death, so this weapon is very versatile.

Slot 10: Handheld Items

Fire Extinguisher

With so many weapons that can set the enviroonment on fire, it's only natural to have a tool that can extuingish them. Used primarily for escaping out of flaming buildings, but also if you want to play firefighter.

Spray Can

Used primarily for painting Gang Tags, but can also be used as a defense weapon, like a weaker Tear Gas. Will intoxicate enemies directly ahead of you, and will also paint them nicely!

Camera

The camera is used for... well, for taking photographs. A classic camera which can be found easily around town. The camera allows you to save pictures to a gallery that you can view via the menu.

Slot 11: Gifts

Cane

For some reason, the cane is classified as a gift, although it cannot actually be gifted to anyone. It's useful as a melee weapon and also looks very, very cool!

Flowers

Flowers can be given as gifts to girlfriends in game, but can also comically be used to slap enemies with. They do little damage, but that's not a downside... you can slap enemies for longer until they die.

Dildo

The dildo is a great gift for a first date, and can also be comically used to slap enemies with.

Vibrator

The vibrator has decent weapon capabilities but is also quite effective when being used as a gift.

Slot 12: Apparel Items

This category doesn't include weapons, but more like equipment items.

Thermal Goggles

The Thermal Goggles turn the environment into shades of blue, green red, and purple, representing heat. After equipping them, another weapon can be used to aid in combat.

Night Vision Goggles

Night Vision Goggles amplify dim light, allowing use in very dark environments. After equipping, the player can switch to a weapon.

Parachute

The parachute is an absolute necessity when attempting to jump off tall buildings and bridges, or from planes. You really wouldn't want to turn into a soup...

Remote Detonator

Detonators are received when placing Satchel Charges. You can press circle to detonate the bombs, after which the Detonator will be removed from your inventory.

GTA San Andreas Safehouse Weapons Rewards

By completing certain tasks and missions in GTA San Andreas, you will unlock weapons rewards that will spawn directly in one of CJ's safehouses: