Arms Shortage is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto III, picked up in Belleville Park, Staunton Island. The objective: colombian Cartel. This GTA 3 Arms Shortage walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Belleville Park, Staunton Island.
- Objective: Colombian Cartel.
- Reward: $10,000 and Phil’s Army Surplus.
- Unlocks: Evidence Dash.
- Unlocked by: Silence the Sneak.
GTA 3 Arms Shortage walkthrough
- Go and check on Phil at his army surplus store.
How GTA 3 Arms Shortage fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted. It also fails if this happens: Phil dies.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 3 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Liberty City? See all GTA 3 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 3 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 3 Arms Shortage?
Pick it up in Belleville Park, Staunton Island.
What do you get for completing GTA 3 Arms Shortage?
$10,000 and Phil’s Army Surplus.
What fails GTA 3 Arms Shortage?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Phil dies.
What does GTA 3 Arms Shortage unlock?
Evidence Dash.
Which version of GTA 3 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA 3, aside from minor control differences.
