Overview
The Nail Gun is an improvised weapon that joined the series in the GTA Online era. In the real world it is modelled on a pneumatic nail gun, and that basis — together with its track record across past GTA games — is the dependable part of this page.
What GTA 6 has not shown is kept clearly separate from what it has.
History in the GTA Series
The nail gun has an unusual two-part history in the series. It was originally planned for 2002's GTA Vice City as an improvised “fire weapon” meant to be sold in hardware stores, but it was cut during development and never shipped in that game. The name resurfaced much later as an improvised rapid-fire weapon in the GTA Online era (the Los Santos Drug Wars content), giving it the rare distinction of being a weapon that was scrapped once before finally arriving.
In Combat
Blunt and improvised melee is about reach, swing speed and stagger more than outright lethality. GTA 6 appears to have a richer melee system, but Rockstar has published no timing or damage values for the Nail Gun.
What We Know for GTA 6
Rockstar has not shown a nail gun in GTA 6 media; its inclusion is a franchise expectation.
How to Obtain
No GTA 6 method is confirmed. As an improvised weapon in GTA Online, the nail gun fit the cheap, scrappy end of the arsenal rather than the Ammu-Nation display case. Whether GTA 6 includes it at all is unconfirmed, so no price, shop, or unlock is listed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nail Gun confirmed for GTA 6?
No. Rockstar has not shown it in any trailer, screenshot or leak. Its inclusion is an expectation based on GTA history, not a confirmed fact.
What are the Nail Gun's stats in GTA 6?
Unknown. Rockstar has not published damage, fire rate, capacity, range or any other numbers for GTA 6 weapons. Any site quoting exact figures is guessing.
What is the Nail Gun based on?
It is modelled on a pneumatic/electric framing nailgun. That real-world basis is the reliable part — the in-game performance is not yet known.
How much does the Nail Gun cost or how do you get it?
Not confirmed. No GTA 6 price, shop, spawn point or unlock has been announced, so this page does not list one.
WEAPON SPECS
Last updated May 30, 2026.