GTA San Andreas Lexicon: Characters, Vehicles, Gangs and Places

This GTA San Andreas lexicon is an A to Z reference for the people, vehicles, gangs, places and weapons of the game, with a short plain-language definition for each entry. Use the filter above the list to jump straight to characters, vehicles, gangs and factions, places or weapons, or type a name to narrow the results.

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Characters

Barbara Schternvart: Minor character tied to the San Andreas Sheriff in El Quebrados, Tierra Robada. She is another of Carl's potential girlfriends, voiced by Danielle Lee Greaves.
Beverly Johnson: Deceased woman from the Johnson household on Grove Street in Ganton. She is only mentioned, never seen, and is tied to the Grove Street Families.
Big Bear: Barry Thorne, a supporting character from Ganton tied to the Grove Street Families and formerly to B Dup. He is voiced by Kurt Alexander.
Big Smoke: Melvin Harris, a main character and the game's secondary antagonist, voiced by Clifton Powell. He is tied to the Grove Street Families and a crack palace in East Los Santos. Guides: Wrong Side of the Tracks: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Just Business: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Running Dog: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · OG Loc: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Brian Johnson: Deceased member of the Grove Street Families from Ganton, nicknamed Lil' Brian. He is mentioned in the game but does not appear.
Carl Johnson: Playable protagonist, known as CJ, who comes back to Los Santos in the early 1990s. Voiced by Chris Bellard, who performs as Young Maylay. Guides: GTA San Andreas Full Game Walkthrough: All 101 Missions
Catalina: Antagonist linked to the Colombian Cartel, listed as the main antagonist of GTA III and a main character in this game. Voiced by Cynthia Farrell. Guides: Gone Courting / Against All Odds: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Made in Heaven / Small Town Bank: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · First Base / Local Liquor Store: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · First Date / Tanker Commander: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Cesar Vialpando: The tritagonist and leader of Varrios Los Aztecas, a friend to Carl and Sweet. He is voiced by Clifton Collins Jr. Guides: Cesar Vialpando: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · High Stakes, Low-Rider: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · GTA San Andreas Full Game Walkthrough: All 101 Missions · King in Exile: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Claude: Silent protagonist of GTA III who has a minor role here and never speaks. He also shows up as a selectable "Special Dad" in GTA Online's character creator. Guides: Farewell, My Love…: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Colonel Fuhrberger: Minor character, a former U.S. Army man in the Los Santos Civilian Defense Force who lives in East Beach, Los Santos. Guides: Home Invasion: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Denise Robinson: Minor character from a Ganton house who can become one of Carl's girlfriends. Heather Alicia Simms provides the voice. Guides: Burning Desire: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Eddie Pulaski: LSPD officer and C.R.A.S.H. member who serves as the fourth antagonist. Voiced by the late Chris Penn, with ties to the Ballas and the Vagos. Guides: High Noon: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Fernando Martinez: Radio personality across several 3D-era games, tied to Lionel Makepeace. Frank Chavez provides his voice.
Frank Tenpenny: Corrupt LSPD officer who leads C.R.A.S.H. and is the main antagonist of the game. He is voiced by actor Samuel L. Jackson.
Helena Wankstein: Minor character living on a farm in the Flint Range who can become one of Carl's girlfriends. Bijou Phillips voices her.
Jack Howitzer: Media personality from San Andreas who is linked to Ho Chi U. He is voiced by Randy Pearlstein.
Jimmy Hernandez: LSPD officer who was part of the C.R.A.S.H. unit, a supporting character voiced by Armando Riesco, who also voiced Victor Vance.
Jizzy B.: San Fierro main character and minor antagonist linked to the Loco Syndicate and T-Bone Mendez. The late Charlie Murphy voiced him. Guides: Jizzy: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Jizzy: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Outrider: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Ice Cold Killa: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Katie Zhan: Minor character from Paradiso in San Fierro who is one of Carl's optional girlfriends. She is voiced by China Chow.
Ken Rosenberg: Nicknamed Rosie, a main character voiced by William Fichtner who earlier worked with the Leone and Forelli families. He is based at Caligula's Casino in Las Venturas.
Kendl Johnson: Main character who first lived on Grove Street and later in El Corona, connected to the Grove Street Families and Varrios Los Aztecas. Voiced by Yolanda Whittaker. Guides: Sweet & Kendl: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Kent Paul: British main character voiced by Danny Dyer in both games he appears in. He is a former manager of Love Fist and works around Vinewood in Los Santos. Guides: Don Peyote: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Kraff: Deity worshipped by the Epsilon Program, the cult that shows up across the series.
Lazlow Jones: Radio host who turns up in several GTA games. His voice comes from the real Lazlow, a talk show host who helped write and produce the series.
Love Fist: Scottish heavy metal band from the Vice City era, once managed by Kent Paul and linked to V-Rock. It keeps getting mentioned in later games.
Maccer: Main character from Salford, England, voiced by Shaun Ryder of the Happy Mondays. He is linked to Kent Paul, The Truth and the Epsilon Program. Guides: Don Peyote: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Madd Dogg: Rapper and main character voiced by Ice-T, living in a Mulholland mansion. His album is mentioned throughout, and Carl is listed as his manager. Guides: Madd Dogg’s Rhymes: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Madd Dogg: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Cut Throat Business: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · GTA San Andreas Full Game Walkthrough: All 101 Missions
Maria Latore: Character also credited as Maria La Torra and Maria Leone, who recurs across the 3D-era games. Debi Mazar voices her here and in GTA III.
Mary-Beth Maybell: Radio DJ who hosts the station K-Rose, a character based in San Andreas and voiced by Riette Burdick.
Michelle Cannes: Minor character who runs an auto repair shop in downtown San Fierro. She is one of six girlfriends Carl can date, voiced by Vanessa Aspillaga.
Mike Toreno: Government-linked operative who acts as a main character and false antagonist, voiced by James Woods. He lives on a ranch in Tierra Robada. Guides: Mike Toreno: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Toreno’s Last Flight: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Interdiction: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Verdant Meadows: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Millie Perkins: Minor character from Prickle Pine in Las Venturas, connected to Caligula's Palace staff, and an optional girlfriend for Carl. Voiced by Orfeh.
OG Loc: Jeffrey Cross, a Grove Street rapper managed by Big Smoke who plays a main role and a minor antagonist part. Voiced by Jonathan "Jas" Anderson. Guides: OG Loc: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Cut Throat Business: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · House Party: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Madd Dogg’s Rhymes: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Ralph Pendelbury: Minor character and LSPD officer, deceased, who works under the Los Santos police.
Rochell'le: Pop and hip-hop star nicknamed the Cheerleader of Hip-Hop, managed by Jimmy Silverman and signed to Blastin' Fools Records.
Ryder: Lance Wilson, a former Grove Street Families member from Ganton who ends up as the tertiary antagonist. He is voiced by MC Eiht. Guides: Ryder: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Catalyst: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Robbing Uncle Sam: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Home Invasion: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Sage: Alternative DJ who hosts the radio station Radio X. She is voiced by Jodie Shawback.
Salvatore Leone: Boss of the Leone Crime Family in Liberty City. He is a supporting character here and was voiced by the late Frank Vincent.
Sweet Johnson: Sean Johnson, the deuteragonist and leader of the Grove Street Families, based on Grove Street in Ganton. He is voiced by Faizon Love. Guides: Sweet & Kendl: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Sweet’s Girl: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · GTA San Andreas Full Game Walkthrough: All 101 Missions · Home Coming: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
T-Bone Mendez: Leader of the San Fierro Rifa in San Fierro, a main character and minor antagonist who works with the Loco Syndicate. Kid Frost voices him. Guides: T-Bone Mendez: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Jizzy: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Jizzy: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Pier 69: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
The Truth: Main character based in Leafy Hollow, Flint County, also known as Mr. San Fierro. The late Peter Fonda voiced him. Guides: Are You Going to San Fierro?: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Body Harvest: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · GTA San Andreas Full Game Walkthrough: All 101 Missions · Wear Flowers in Your Hair: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Wu Zi Mu: Main character nicknamed Woozie, who leads the Mountain Cloud Boys and co-leads the San Fierro Triads. He is voiced by James Yaegashi. Guides: Wu Zi Mu: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Mountain Cloud Boys: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Ran Fa Li: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Lure: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Zero: San Fierro main character who works with The Truth and is linked to Wu Zi Mu. David Cross voices him. Guides: Air Raid: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · New Model Army: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Supply Lines…: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Wear Flowers in Your Hair: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough

Vehicles

Barracks OL: Military truck by HVY, named Barracks here and Barracks OL in earlier games.
Blade: Vapid two-door muscle car and open-top lowrider, priced at $15,200 in the Exports and Imports list.
Broadway: Classic car from Classique that seats two, later brought to GTA Online. Guides: Jizzy: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Jizzy: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Bullet: Vapid two-seat supercar. It costs $84,000 in the Exports and Imports list. Guides: Back to School: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Club: BF two-door hatchback seating two, priced at $28,000 in the Exports and Imports list. Guides: Ice Cold Killa: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Comet: Pfister two-seat sports car, a recurring model priced at $28,000 in the Exports and Imports list.
Euros: Annis two-door sports car. It sells for $28,000 in the Exports and Imports list.
Feltzer: Benefactor two-door personal luxury car, priced at $28,000 in the Exports and Imports list. Guides: Fender Ketchup: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Flatbed: Recurring heavy industrial truck built by MTL, seating the driver and one passenger, seen in many later games.
Hermes: Customized late-1940s coupe built by Albany, seating two, now also a muscle car in GTA Online.
Hunter: FH-1 Hunter attack helicopter. In the 3D-era games it is a single-pilot gunship. Guides: Learning to Fly: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Hustler: Classic two-door coupe built by Vapid, seating two, which later came to GTA Online.
Hydra: Mammoth single-seat VTOL military attack jet with vertical take-off and rockets. Guides: Vertical Bird: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · GTA San Andreas 100% Checklist and Trophy Guide
Infernus: Pegassi two-seat supercar and one of the oldest sports cars still around in the series.
Jester: Dinka two-door two-seat sports car, priced at $28,000 in the Exports and Imports list. Guides: Customs Fast Track: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Landstalker: Dundreary four-door full-size luxury SUV that has been in most games since its debut.
Manana: Albany two-seat classic car that is listed in the Sports Classics class in later games. Guides: Ran Fa Li: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Marquis: Dinka sailboat, nicknamed Jacqueline, that seats two in the 3D games and four in GTA V.
Mule: Maibatsu box truck used as a delivery truck, seen in most games of the series. Guides: Robbing Uncle Sam: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Packer: Two-door industrial truck from MTL seating the driver and one passenger, which returns in GTA V and GTA Online. Guides: Cop Wheels: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Patriot: Mammoth four-door full-size luxury SUV, formerly a military vehicle, seen in almost every series game. Costs $32,000 in the Exports and Imports list.
PCJ 600: Two-seat motorcycle written as PCJ-600 with a hyphen here. It is a Shitzu in the HD Universe.
Perennial: Dinka station wagon and minivan seating four, found in nearly every 3D-era game and in GTA IV.
Picador: Coupé utility from Cheval that pairs a two-door hardtop body with an integrated cargo tray, seating two. Guides: Catalyst: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Ryder: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Police: Prominent emergency vehicle in the series, the standard police car, seating the driver and three passengers. Guides: Learning to Fly: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Are You Going to San Fierro?: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Cop Wheels: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Pony: Medium-sized Brute van used for civilian and commercial purposes, seating four. Guides: Life’s a Beach: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Premier: Declasse four-door sedan. It is the civilian version of the Taxi and the Police Car here.
Previon: Karin two-door coupé with two seats, which was later added to GTA Online in the Southern San Andreas Super Autos line-up.
Regina: Dundreary four-door station wagon seating four, a recurring family vehicle.
Rhino: Military tank that seats only the driver here, unlike earlier games where it fits two. Guides: GTA San Andreas 100% Checklist and Trophy Guide
Romero's Hearse: Hearse that was first called Romero's Hearse and shortened to Romero here. It seats two.
Rumpo: Bravado van seating four, listed as a civilian car in this game and a commercial vehicle in Vice City. Guides: Outrider: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Sanchez: Maibatsu dirt bike seating two, in almost every game since its debut. Exports and Imports price: $8,000. Guides: Outrider: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Sentinel: Recurring executive car built by Übermacht in the HD Universe, seating four in the 3D games. Its Exports and Imports price is $28,000.
Speeder: Pegassi Italian-style wooden speedboat found in most games in the series.
Stretch: Stretch limousine from Dundreary seating four, present in nearly every game in the series.
Tampa: Two-door muscle car built by Declasse, seating two, which later arrived in GTA Online. Guides: Yay Ka-Boom-Boom: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Puncture Wounds: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Tornado: Vintage two-door coupé from Declasse seating two, listed as a Sports Classic in GTA Online.
Trashmaster: Recurring garbage truck seen throughout the 3D-era games, built by Brute and later by Jobuilt in GTA V.
Tropic: Motor yacht and speedboat, built by Grotti in GTA IV and Shitzu in GTA V. Guides: Vertical Bird: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Washington: Albany executive sedan seating four, a long-running town car in the series. Guides: Outrider: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Windsor: Enus two-door convertible seating two. It costs $28,000 in the Exports and Imports list.
Yankee: Large commercial truck from Vapid, seating the driver and one passenger, also in Chinatown Wars.
Yosemite: Two-door pickup truck from Declasse seating two, and listed in the Muscle class in GTA Online.
ZR-350: Annis two-seat sports car, spelled ZR350 in later games. It sells for $36,000 in the Exports and Imports list. Guides: Farewell, My Love…: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough

Gangs and factions

Ballas: Purple-wearing gang that serves as the secondary main antagonist group, active around East Los Santos, Idlewood and Jefferson. Guides: Drive-By: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Gray Imports: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · The Green Sabre: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Catalyst: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums: C.R.A.S.H., the LSPD unit supposedly fighting gang crime but in fact corrupt. It is led by Frank Tenpenny and acts as the main antagonist group.
Da Nang Boys: Violent Vietnamese street gang based at Easter Basin in San Fierro, at war with the local Triads. Guides: The Da Nang Thang: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Amphibious Assault: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Outrider: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Mountain Cloud Boys: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Federal Bureau of Investigation: Federal agency, listed with its building in Torrington on Staunton Island, Liberty City.
Forelli Crime Family: Italian-American Mafia family based in Liberty City, with a presence at Caligula's Palace in Las Venturas.
Grove Street Families: Main protagonist gang headquartered in Ganton, with Carl Johnson among its leaders. Also known as the Families or GSF.
Leone Crime Family: Italian-American Mafia organization of Sicilian origin, based in Liberty City and led by Salvatore Leone.
Los Santos Police Department: Branch of the San Andreas Police Department that polices Los Santos from headquarters at Pershing Square.
Los Santos Vagos: Street gang known as the Northside Vagos, the third main antagonist group. They are sworn enemies of Varrios Los Aztecas. Guides: Catalyst: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Wrong Side of the Tracks: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Burning Desire: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
San Andreas Police Department: State police and main law enforcement agency of the state, also called the San Andreas State Patrol.
San Fierro Rifa: Mexican gang in San Fierro led by T-Bone Mendez and based in Garcia. It is allied with the Loco Syndicate.
San Fierro Triads: Collective of Hong Kong crime syndicates in San Fierro's Chinatown, led by Wu Zi Mu and Ran Fa Li, running a betting shop and the Four Dragons Casino.
Seville Boulevard Families: Former splinter group of the Grove Street Families around Playa del Seville, supplied by the Ballas. It is now defunct. Guides: Sweet’s Girl: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Sindacco Crime Family: Italian-American Mafia family based in Liberty City and Las Venturas, now defunct. It has a base at Caligula's Palace. Guides: The Meat Business: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Special Weapons and Tactics: SWAT tactical police units used by many law-enforcement agencies, which appeared in every 3D Universe game.
Temple Drive Families: Former splinter group of the Grove Street Families in Temple and Santa Maria Beach, supplied by the Ballas. It is now defunct.
Varrios Los Aztecas: Turquoise-wearing Hispanic gang headquartered in El Corona, the secondary protagonist gang. They are rivals of the Vagos.

Places

Doherty Garage: Derelict Xoomer garage in Doherty, San Fierro, unlocked after the mission Are You Going to San Fierro?. It is a save point storing four cars. Guides: Wear Flowers in Your Hair: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · 555 We Tip: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Deconstruction: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Photo Opportunity: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Downtown Los Santos: Skyscraper-filled center of Los Santos where the Babel towers loom, popular for base jumping.
East Los Santos: Los Santos neighbourhood known as Ballas territory, where Big Smoke's crack palace stands.
Easter Basin: Southeastern San Fierro waterfront district with a naval base and aircraft carrier, home to Vietnamese gangs such as the Da Nang Boys. Guides: Learning to Fly: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Easter Bay Airport: Largest airport in the state, serving San Fierro next to the bay and Gant Bridge. Also called San Fierro Airport. Guides: Learning to Fly: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Ganton: Rough Los Santos neighbourhood plagued by drugs and gang violence, and home turf of the Grove Street Families. Guides: Home Invasion: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Catalyst: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Robbing Uncle Sam: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Ryder: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Idlewood: Los Santos neighbourhood and contested Ballas turf, with Old Reece's barber shop as its news hub. Guides: Grove 4 Life: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · OG Loc: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Running Dog: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Wrong Side of the Tracks: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
K.A.C.C. Military Aviation Fuel Depot: Military fuel depot of the K.A.C.C. fuel service in northern Las Venturas.
Las Venturas: Third and final city, a gambling oasis full of casinos and neon. It opens after the mission Yay Ka-Boom-Boom. Guides: Freefall: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Fender Ketchup: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Don Peyote: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Saint Mark’s Bistro: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Las Venturas Airport: Major international hub of eastern San Andreas, abbreviated LVA, minutes from the Las Venturas strip.
Los Santos: City of the game, a sprawl of freeways, rundown residential districts and glamorous neighbourhoods. The Babel towers rise over downtown. Guides: GTA San Andreas Full Game Walkthrough: All 101 Missions · House Party: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Burning Desire: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Catalyst: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Los Santos International Airport: International airport of Los Santos, abbreviated LSX, with five gates linked by a U-shaped two-level terminal.
Portland: Industrial borough of Liberty City with docks, factories and the Red Light District, long under Mafia control.
Red Light District: District of Portland, Liberty City, bordered by Hepburn Heights to the north and Saint Mark's to the east.
Saint Mark's: District in northeastern Portland, Liberty City, bordering Harwood to the north and Portland View to the south. Guides: Saint Mark’s Bistro: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Green Goo: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Up, Up and Away!: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Madd Dogg: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
San Andreas: The fictional state of the game, with three very different cities, Los Santos, San Fierro and Las Venturas, plus mountains, ghost towns, forests and desert. Guides: Sweet & Kendl: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Home Invasion: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Catalyst: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Robbing Uncle Sam: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
San Andreas Highway System: Extensive highway network reaching every county and city. It was the first game in the series with major highways. Guides: Sweet & Kendl: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Home Invasion: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Catalyst: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Robbing Uncle Sam: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
San Fierro: Second city, a trendsetting metropolis with a counterculture past, opened up by the mission The Green Sabre. Guides: Are You Going to San Fierro?: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Jizzy: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Jizzy: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Supply Lines…: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Shoreside Vale: Affluent Liberty City suburb of swimming pools and mansions, home to many wealthy gangsters.
Vinewood Walk of Fame: Iconic Los Santos landmark in Vinewood, which also returns in GTA V and GTA Online.

Weapons

AK47: Assault rifle modeled on the real-world AK-47, appearing in several games of the series.
Baseball Bat: Aluminium bat with a leather grip, a common melee weapon since GTA III.
Brass Knuckles: Melee weapon later renamed Knuckle Dusters, in almost every game since its first appearance.
Combat Shotgun: Semi-automatic shotgun with a very high fire rate, called the S.P.A.S. 12 in Vice City. Guides: You’ve Had Your Chips: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Fist: Bare-handed fighting, counted as a weapon and available in every game of the series, with no ammo or cost needed.
Flamethrower: Fire-spewing heavy weapon from most of the series, reportedly cut from one game for unknown reasons.
Grenades: Standard fragmentation grenades, thrown weapons that clear groups of enemies. They cost $300 here.
Knife: Dual-edged melee blade with a serrated spine, for stabbing and thrusting. Guides: Dam and Blast: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
M4: Assault rifle modeled on the real-world M16 and M4, earlier called M16 in GTA III and M4 here.
Micro SMG: Compact submachine gun that was the Uzi in GTA III and the Uz-1 in Vice City.
Minigun: Six-barrel rotary machine gun with a rate of fire of 2000 to 6000 rounds per minute.
Molotov Cocktails: Crude thrown incendiary weapon, present in every game since its debut.
Pistol: Standard handgun of the series, listed under the name 9mm here and called Colt 45 in the PS2 version of Vice City. Guides: Nines and AK’s: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Rocket Launcher: Rocket-propelled heavy weapon, listed as the RPG here, with a long run of appearances. Guides: Are You Going to San Fierro?: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Sawed-Off Shotgun: Double-barrel shotgun here, with low range and ammo but devastating up close. Costs $800.
Sniper Rifle: Long-range rifle valued for accuracy, with a slow reload and low rate of fire. It is simply called Rifle in some 3D-era games. Guides: Snail Trail: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough · Pier 69: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Tear Gas: Thrown tear gas grenade that incapacitates groups of people, and lethal with sustained exposure. Guides: Breaking the Bank at Caligula’s: GTA San Andreas Mission Walkthrough
Tec-9: Fully automatic machine pistol, added to later games as the Machine Pistol.