Combat Shotgun
Oh hell yeah. This puppy has serious stopping power--and rapid fire to boot. Not to be messed with, it's one of the best weapons in the game.

Desert Eagle
A bit more powerful handgun, this is the one from Snatch . Pick it up and give it a tug... it's got a satisfying pop. Definitely a better gun than the regular Pistol.

M4
Another great machine gun, this one is crucial for group situations when you need to switch targets quickly.

Pistol
The standard pistol. Squeeze once to let off a round, or hold the trigger to hear the pop-pop-pop. This is a decent weapon, but if you can get your hands on something a little more auto, by all means, do it.

Sawn-Off Shotgun
A little more compact and a little more menacing than the regular shotgun, this weapon will blow its targets into bloody mist. An Ammu-Nation exclusive, you can't find this one dropped by anyone in the game.

Shotgun
As always, the Shotgun is one of the most enticing weapons in the game, primarily because it does so very much damage at close range.

Silenced Pistol
Like the above pistol, but this one can be used in stealth-style missions to kill victims without making a huge racket. If you don't want someone in the next room to hear fire and come running, this is the weapon for you.

Tec 9
A nice machine pistol, the Tec 9 rips through a lot of meat in a hurry. Equip it in large group situations where you can cycle through and kill targets rapidly.

Bat
A trusty Louisville Slugger is a pretty decent weapon if you can get in close. Lock on and bam! Instant De Niro.

Billy Club
A cop's weapon of choice, the billy club is easy to swing, and does lots of damage in close. Too bad gaining one usually comes with a built-in warning level.

Brass Knuckles
Strap some of these to your meathooks to make your already deadly right cross that much meaner.

Chainsaw
A devastating weapon, the Chainsaw allows you to go all Leatherface on your foes.

Pool Cue
A bar fight just wouldn't be the same without a pool cue broken over someone's back. Pretend it's Road House and go nuts.

Shovel
Before you dig someone's grave, make them grave-worthy with this weapon.

Bazooka
Like the Rocket Launcher, this puppy fires a missile. Lock on to your target and blast for some serious pyrotechnics.

Flamethrower
Chestnuts roasting by the open fire... The Flamethrower continues to be a great weapon, as it is in most games. The best part about it is that it keeps hurting a target even after you're done shooting.

Rocket Launcher
As you'd expect, this sucker can take down practically anything, including aircraft.

Sniper Rifle
Target and zoom for some nice long range shooting. When you absolutely don't want to get dirty, this is the rifle for you.

Grenades
The longer you hold the throw button, the further the grenades will go. Take into account the grenade's trajectory when placing your throw. Make sure you don't toss a grenade and run into that area, because that's plain silly.

Molotov Cocktail
Like the Flame Thrower, the added benefit of the Molotov is that it inflicts fire damage on its target.

Plastic Explosive
Place a plastic explosive by pressing the fire button. Detonate by targeting and pressing the fire button again. BOOM!

Camera
Also available from your bedroom at the Johnson House, the Camera is what you'll need in order to shoot and collect Snapshots throughout the game.

Fire Extinguisher
Aim at the base of the fire to put it out when this tool is equipped.

Flowers
A tool of love, the flowers won't work well on a drive-by, but they can zero in on your lover's heart.