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{{Infobox weapon
|name = Combat Shotgun
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|name = Combat Shotgun
|image = CombatShotgun-GTA4.png
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|image = CombatShotgun-GTAO.png
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|caption = The '''Combat Shotgun''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''.
|games = ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|GTA Vice City Stories]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' <small>(and its episodes)</small>
 
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|aka = S.P.A.S. 12 <small>(''GTA Vice City'')</small><br>
|slot = Shotgun
 
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Spaz shotgun <small>(''GTA Vice City''; PS2 version)</small><br>
|damage = High
 
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Spas 12 Shotgun <small>(''GTA Vice City'' official website)</small><br>
|weight = Medium
 
|ammo = 7 shells <small>(3D Universe)</small><br>10 shells <small>(GTA IV)</small>
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Spaz 12 <small>(''GTA Vice City Stories'')</small>
|sold in = [[Ammu-Nation]]
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|slot = [[Shotguns|Shotgun]]
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|type = Shotgun
[[Underground Gun Shops]] <small>(IV)</small>
 
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|ammo = 7 shells <small>(3D Universe)</small><br>10 shells <small>(''GTA IV'')</small><br>6 shells <small>(''GTA Online'')</small>
|price = $4000 <small>(VC)</small>
 
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|games = ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]<br>[[The Lost and Damned]]<br>[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' {{DLC|mpheist4}} {{EEEV}}
$2500 <small>(IV)</small>
 
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|sold in = [[Ammu-Nation]] <small>(3D Universe and ''GTA Online'')</small><br>
|caption = Combat Shotgun in [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]]}}
 
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[[Underground Gun Shops]] <small>(''GTA IV'', ''TLAD'' & ''TBoGT'')</small><br>
{{q|Extremely powerful shotgun. Could stop an elephant. And has. Used in Vice City on other things. With devastating results.|GTA Vice City Website.}}
 
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[[Little Jacob]] <small>(''GTA IV'')</small><br>
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[[Terry Thorpe]] <small>(''TLAD'')</small><br>
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[[Armando Torres]] <small>(''TBoGT'')</small><br>[[Gun Van]] <small>(''GTA Online'')</small>
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|price = *[[Money|$]]4,000 <small>(''GTA Vice City'' & ''GTA Vice City Stories'')</small><br>
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*$3,000 <small>([[Phil's Shooting Range]]; ''GTA Vice City Stories'')</small><br>
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*$1,000 <small>(''GTA San Andreas'')</small><br>
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*$1,200 <small>([[Las Venturas (3D Universe)|Las Venturas]]: ''GTA San Andreas'')</small><br>
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*$2,500 <small>(''GTA IV'')</small><br>
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*$1,500 <small>([[Weapon Vehicles|Little Jacob's Weapon Vehicle]]: ''GTA IV'')</small><br>
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*$295,000 <small>(''GTA Online'')</small><br>
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*$241,000 <small>([[Gun Van]]: ''GTA Online'')</small><br>
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|unlock = *[[Bar Brawl]] <small>(''GTA Vice City'')</small><br>
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*[[You've Had Your Chips]] <small>(''GTA San Andreas'')</small><br>
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*[[From Zero to Hero]] <small>(''GTA Vice City Stories'')</small><br>
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*[[Blow Your Cover]] <small>(''GTA IV'')</small><br>
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*[[The Cayo Perico Heist]] <small>(''GTA Online'')</small>
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|related = [[Pump Shotgun]]
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|manufacturer = [[Vom Feuer]] <small>(''GTA Online'')</small>
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|origin = {{Flagicon|Italy|Flag of Italy}} [[Italy|Italian]] <small>(3D Universe)</small>
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{{Flagicon|United States of America|Flag of the United States}} [[United States of America|U.S.A]] <small>(GTA IV & EFLC)</small><br>
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{{Flagicon|Austria|Flag of Austria}} [[Austria]]n <small>(GTA Online)</small>
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|caliber = 12 gauge
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|firemode = Fully-Automatic <small>(Vice City)</small><br>Semi-Automatic <small>(all other games)</small>
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|reticle =
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*Generic <small>(3D Universe, GTA IV & EFLC)</small>
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*Shotgun <small>(GTA Online)</small>
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|anim =
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*Buddy <small>(3D Universe)</small>
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*Gun Large <small>(HD Universe)</small>
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|driveby = <!--null-->
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|flags =
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{{Expand|'''GTA IV'''|
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{{Flags|GUN}}<br>
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{{Flags|CAN_AIM}}<br>
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{{Flags|CAN_FREE_AIM}}<br>
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{{Flags|ANIM_RELOAD}}<br>
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{{Flags|ANIM_CROUCH_FIRE}}<br>
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{{Flags|2HANDED}}<br>
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{{Flags|HIGHER_BREAK_FORCE}}<br>
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}}
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{{Expand|'''GTA Online'''|
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{{Flags|CarriedInHand}}<br>
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{{Flags|ApplyBulletForce}}<br>
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{{Flags|Gun}}<br>
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{{Flags|CanLockonOnFoot}}<br>
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{{Flags|CanLockonInVehicle}}<br>
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{{Flags|CanFreeAim}}<br>
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{{Flags|TwoHanded}}<br>
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{{Flags|AnimReload}}<br>
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{{Flags|AnimCrouchFire}}<br>
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{{Flags|UsableOnFoot}}<br>
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{{Flags|UsableInCover}}<br>
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{{Flags|UseLoopedReloadAnim}}<br>
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{{Flags|OnlyFireOneShotPerTriggerPress}}<br>
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{{Flags|AllowCloseQuarterKills}}<br>
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{{Flags|HasLowCoverReloads}}<br>
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{{Flags|HasLowCoverSwaps}}<br>
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{{Flags|ProcessGripAnim }}<br>
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{{Flags|TorsoIKForWeaponBlock }}<br>
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{{Flags|LongWeapon}}<br>
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{{Flags|UseFPSAimIK}}<br>
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{{Flags|UseFPSSecondaryMotion}}<br>
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{{Flags|AllowFireInterruptWhenReady}}<br>
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{{Flags|ResponsiveRecoilRecovery}}<br>
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}}
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|filename =
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*Spas12Shotgun <small>(GTA Vice City)</small>
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*BARETTA <small>(GTA IV)</small>
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*COMBATSHOTGUN <small>(GTA Online)</small>
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*pumpshotgunh4 <small>(GTA Online, Model Name)</small>
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|spawnmap = Yes
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|spawnped =
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<center>'''GTA IV'''</center>
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Gun shop clerk
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|spawnvehicle =
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{{Expand|'''GTA IV'''|
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[[Police Patrol]]<br>
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[[Police Cruiser]]<br>
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[[Police Cruiser (Buffalo)|Police Cruiser (Buffalo)]]<br>
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[[Police Stinger]]<br>
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[[NOOSE Cruiser]]<br>
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[[NOOSE Patriot]]<br>
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}}
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|firingfx =
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}}
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{{Quote|There’s only one semi-automatic shotgun with a fire rate that sets the LSFD alarm bells ringing, and you’re looking at it.|''Grand Theft Auto Online'' description on [[Ammu-Nation]] and [[Rockstar Games Social Club|Social Club]].}}
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The '''Combat Shotgun''' is a semi-automatic [[Shotguns|shotgun]] that appears in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''. It is manufactured by [[Vom Feuer]] in ''Grand Theft Auto Online''.
   
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==Design==
The '''Combat Shotgun''' is an automatic [[shotgun]] that appears in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
 
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===3D Universe===
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{{Quote|Extremely powerful shotgun. Could stop an elephant. And has. Used in Vice City on other things. With devastating results|''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' Website.}}
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In the [[3D Universe]], the shotgun takes the form of a {{WP|Franchi SPAS-12}}. This weapon is spelled as "Spaz 12" in the original [[PlayStation 2|PS2]] version of ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]'' and in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]''; and as "S.P.A.S. 12" in later versions of ''GTA Vice City''.
   
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The Combat Shotgun always features a stock, but only the ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]'' rendition has the stock extended. All renditions hold seven shells in the magazine tube.
== Description ==
 
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=== 3D universe ===
 
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===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
In [[3D Universe]], the shotgun takes the form of a [[wp:Franchi SPAS-12|Franchi SPAS-12]]. The weapon's gas-powered repeater system holds seven shells in the magazine tube. It is fully automatic in the GTA Vice City rendition, however this feature was removed in later installments, presumably to balance the weapon. It is not commonly found throughout the games it appears in; in GTA Vice City, only one [[Ammu-Nation]] store sells the gun, at the extremely high price of $4000, with a similar situation in GTA San Andreas. In GTA Liberty City Stories, the gun can only be obtained through one set spawn location.
 
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In ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'', the Combat Shotgun takes the form of a {{WP|Remington Model 1100|Remington 1100 Tac 4}} semi-automatic shotgun. The general appearance is reminiscent of the [[Pump Shotgun]] from the [[3D Universe]], but with a modernized design and semi-auto feature. The filename appears to be a misspelling of {{WP|Beretta}}, though it suggests that it is more reminiscent of a Beretta shotgun, as some models also share the characteristic framing on the cannon.
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In ''[[The Lost and Damned]]'', the Combat Shotgun has been changed to have a pistol grip and tactical stock, similar to that of the [[Carbine Rifle]] (although the Combat Shotgun retains its earlier form in [[Terry Thorpe]]'s gun van). This design was not carried on to ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'', which instead features the original design.
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===''Grand Theft Auto Online''===
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The Combat Shotgun returns to ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' in [[GTA Online: The Cayo Perico Heist|The Cayo Perico Heist]] update, reassuming its 3D Universe appearance as a Franchi SPAS-12, with some influence from the {{WP|Remington 870}}, seen on the trigger guard, forend, pistol grip, and rear of the receiver. Like the ''GTA Vice City Stories'' rendition, the stock is always extended.
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==Performance==
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===3D Universe===
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{{Quote|Extremely powerful shotgun. Could stop an elephant. And has. Used in Vice City on other things. With devastating results.|''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' Website}}
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The Combat Shotgun is fully automatic in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]'' rendition, however this feature was removed in later installments, presumably to balance the weapon. The gas-powered repeater system allows the weapon to destroy a vehicle quickly, since it usually surpasses the capabilities of any non-automatic shotguns.
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The ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'' rendition has far less damage, but makes up with its improved accuracy and smaller grouping. This balances the weapon with the game's [[Pump Shotgun]] by making it less powerful, but more accurate and faster-firing. By the time the player gets to the point in which the Combat Shotgun is purchasable, they most likely have quite a lot of skill built up in the [[Pump Shotgun]], making converting over to the Combat Shotgun feasible, yet not very desirable. In ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'', the SPAS-12 is the only weapon whose strafing speed does not increase when the weapon is leveled up from 'Poor' to 'Gangster'.
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In ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]'', the Combat Shotgun is the most powerful of all non-automatic weapons, surpassing the regular [[Pump Shotgun]] and the [[Python]]. It is always one-shot kill in any distance and could destroy a vehicle in 3 to 4 shots. This powerful trait, combined with the auto-target aiming mechanics featured in both games, makes it highly suitable for fighting against large groups of enemies with strong weapons.
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====3D Universe Overview====
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{{Weaponstats-3d
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|file_damage = 100 <small>''(x3)''</small> {{h:title|If all pellets hit the target|(300)}} <small>(GTA Vice City)</small><br>15 <small>''(x8)''</small> {{h:title|If all pellets hit the target|(120)}} <small>(GTA San Andreas)</small>
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|file_fire_rate = 250 <small>(GTA Vice City)</small>
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|file_range = 30 / 98 <small>(GTA Vice City)</small>
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|file_ammo = 7 <small>(All games)</small>
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|file_reload_speed = 750 <small>(GTA Vice City)</small>
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|observed_damage =
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|observed_fire_rate = '''''Vice City:'''''<br>300 RPM
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'''''San Andreas:'''''<br>
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<u>'Poor' skill:</u><br>150 RPM<br>
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<u>Gangster/Hitman:</u><br>185 RPM
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'''''Liberty City Stories'' & ''Vice City Stories'':'''<br>180 RPM
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|observed_ammo = 7 independent shells <small>(All games)</small>
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|observed_reload_mechanism = Pump Handle
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|observed_reload_speed =
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}}
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===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
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The Combat Shotgun is significantly better than the [[Pump Shotgun]], having a quicker fire mode, a few more rounds and less time to take between shots. However, it is not always lethal, as it requires 2-3 shots at close quarters (unless aiming on the target's head). Its range is somewhat better compared to most shotguns, but still lacks power to sort enemies with mid/long-range weapons.
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The Combat Shotgun holds 10 shells in the magazine, and 70 in reserve.
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====''GTA IV'' Overview====
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{{Weaponstats-gtaiv
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|file_damage = 10<br>{{H:title|Multiplayer modifier (player)|50}}
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|file_fire_rate = 433
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|file_range = 40 / 131
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|file_ammo = 10
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|file_reload_speed = 2933
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|stated_fire_rate =
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|stated_range =
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|stated_ammo =
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|observed_damage = Lethal <small>(Close-range)</small>
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|observed_fire_rate = 140 RPM<br>
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130 RPM {{H:title|When falling or being burned|[?]}}<br>
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50 RPM {{H:title|When blind firing from cover|[?]}}<br>
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|observed_ammo = 10 independent shells
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|observed_reload_mechanism = Pump Handle
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|observed_reload_speed = 2.9 seconds
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}}
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===''Grand Theft Auto Online''===
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The Combat Shotgun operates and performs slightly differently compared to other shotguns in its class. It features a higher rate of fire than the [[Pump Shotgun]] but shares a similar damage profile, giving it an incredible amount of stopping power behind each shot. This gives it comparable performance, if not better, than the [[Assault Shotgun]] due to the more consistent damage output at range. This devastating performance, however, is stunted by the Combat Shotgun's strict semi-automatic function, meaning the trigger must be pulled for each shot, allowing automatic shotguns like the Assault Shotgun, [[Heavy Shotgun]], and [[Sweeper Shotgun]] to maintain a competitive edge. The 6-shell capacity serves as another disadvantage, as it cannot be upgraded; all shotguns but the [[Musket]] and [[Double Barrel Shotgun]] outclass the Combat Shotgun in terms of ammo capacity.
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Unlike other shotguns, it features a unique reload animation where the Combat Shotgun is flipped over and shells are loaded from above; each shell is also loaded individually, whereas other shotguns are reloaded in a single action, although the process is still spritely quick. It is also possible to cancel the reload process by pressing the firing button right after loading a shell, or continue reloading the remaining shells with the corresponding button.
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When blind-firing from cover, it shows a semi-automatic behaviour, firing all six shells without requiring to press the button multiple times, though having a slower but consistent fire rate. However, it can still able to fire faster by pressing the firing button as one would do when standing still.
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====''GTA Online'' Overview====
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{{Weaponstats-gtao
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|file_damage =
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{{H:title|Default|31}} <small>''(x6)''</small> {{H:title|If all pellets hit the target|(186)}}
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|file_fire_rate = 0.25<br />(240 RPM)
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|file_range = 40 / 131
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|file_ammo = 6
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|file_reload_speed =
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|stated_fire_rate =
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|stated_range =
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|stated_ammo =
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|observed_damage =
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|observed_fire_rate =
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|observed_ammo = 6 independent shells
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|observed_reload_mechanism = Charging handle
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|observed_reload_speed =
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|rsc_image = CombatShotgun-GTAO-RSCStats.png
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|rsc_damage = {{PercentBar|77|width=150}}
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|rsc_fire_rate = {{PercentBar|50|width=150}}
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|rsc_accuracy = {{PercentBar|25|width=150}}
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|rsc_range = {{PercentBar|15|width=150}}
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|rsc_clip_size = {{PercentBar|10|width=150}}
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}}
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==Customizations==
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===''Grand Theft Auto Online''===
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{| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="article-table" style="width: 600px;"
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|-
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! scope="col" |Rounds & magazine
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! scope="col" |GTA Online <small>(Unlock)</small>
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! scope="col" |Image
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|-
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|Cartridges (12)
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| colspan="2" |$18
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|-
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! colspan="3" |Attachments
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|-
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|Flashlight<br><small>(Aids low light target acquisition.)</small>
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|$12,500
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|[[File:Flashlight-GTAV-Variant2.png|thumb|center|200px]]
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|-
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|Suppressor<br><small>(Reduces noise and muzzle flash.)</small>
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|$47,500
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|[[File:Suppressor-GTAV-Variant3.png|thumb|center|200px]]
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|-
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! colspan="3" |Tints
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|-
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|Black
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| colspan="2" |Default
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|-
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|Army
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| colspan="2" |$5,000
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|-
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|Green
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| colspan="2" |$5,250
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|-
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|Orange
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| colspan="2" |$5,500
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|-
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|LSPD
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| colspan="2" |$5,750
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|-
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|Pink
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| colspan="2" |$7,500
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|-
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|Gold
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| colspan="2" |$10,000
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|-
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|Platinum
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| colspan="2" |$12,500
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|}
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==Image Gallery==
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===In-game model===
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<gallery position="center" spacing="small" hideaddbutton="true">
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SPAS12-GTAVC.png|''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'', ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'' and ''Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories''.
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SPAS12-GTAVC-PS2.png|Original PS2 version of ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''. Note the more correctly modeled pumping handle, folded stock and magazine tube.
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SPAS12-GTAVCS.png|''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories''.
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CombatShotgun-GTA4.png|''Grand Theft Auto IV'' and ''The Ballad of Gay Tony''.
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CombatShotgun-TLAD.png|''The Lost and Damned''.
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CombatShotgun-GTAO-SocialClub.png|The '''Combat Shotgun''' on [[Rockstar Games Social Club]]. (''Grand Theft Auto Online'')
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</gallery>
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===HUD icons===
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<gallery position="center" spacing="small" hideaddbutton="true">
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SPAS12-GTAVC-icon.png|''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''.
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SPAS12-GTAVCAnniversary-HUDicon.png|''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'', 10th anniversary edition.
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CombatSG-GTASA-Icon.png|''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''.
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CombatSG-GTALCS-Icon.png|''Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories''.
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Hud_spaz.png|''Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories'', Mobile version.
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CombatSG-GTAVCS-Icon.png|''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories''.
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CombatShotgun-GTAIV-icon.png|''Grand Theft Auto IV'' and ''The Ballad of Gay Tony''.
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CombatShotgun-TLAD-icon.png|''The Lost and Damned''.
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CombatShotgun-GTAO-icon.png|''Grand Theft Auto Online''.
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</gallery>
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===First-Person View===
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<gallery position="center" spacing="small" hideaddbutton="true">
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CombatShotgun-GTAO-Holding.jpg|Holding
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CombatShotgun-GTAO-Aiming.jpg|Aiming
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CombatShotgun-GTAO-Sights.jpg|Down the sight
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CombatShotgun-GTAO-Reloading.jpg|Reloading
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</gallery>
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===Artworks===
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<gallery position="center" spacing="small" widths="270px" hideaddbutton="true">
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NikoBellic-GTAIV-EarlyArtwork.jpg|Beta artwork of [[Niko Bellic]] with a '''Combat Shotgun'''.
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Artwork-LCPDWithCombatShotgun-GTAIV.jpg|Artwork of an LCPD Officer (left) armed with a combat shotgun.
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ElRubio'sDesk-GTAO-Artwork.png|The artwork featuring the [[Perico Pistol]] and the Combat Shotgun on [[Juan Strickler]]'s desk in his [[El Rubio's Compound|compound]].
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</gallery>
   
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==Notable Owners==
This weapon is spelled as "Spaz 12" in the original [[PS2]] version of GTA Vice City and in GTA Vice City Stories; and as "S.P.A.S. 12" in later versions of GTA Vice City.
 
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===''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''===
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*[[Frank Tenpenny]] <small>([[End of the Line|Cutscene only]])</small>
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*[[Big Smoke]] <small>([[End of the Line|Cutscene only]])</small>
   
===HD universe===
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===''Grand Theft Auto Online''===
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*[[Juan Strickler|El Rubio]] <small>([[The Cayo Perico Heist/Finale|Formerly, Stolen]])</small>
In [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], the '''Combat Shotgun''' takes the form of a [http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh24-e.htm Remington 11-87] semi-automatic shotgun, with a thumbhole stock, 24-inch barrel with a fully ventilated rib, and a full-length magazine tube with sling swivels. The Combat Shotgun holds 10 shells in the magazine, and 70 in reserve. When the player enters any [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|LCPD]] or [[NOOSE]] vehicle, the player is given this shotgun with five shells, if the slot is not already occupied. In the [[The Lost and Damned]], the Combat Shotgun has been changed to have a pistol grip and tactical stock, similar to that of the [[AR-15|M4 ]](although the Combat Shotgun retains its earlier form in [[Terry Thorpe]]'s gun van). This design is not carried on to [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], which instead features the original design.
 
   
 
==Locations==
 
==Locations==
===GTA Vice City===
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''===
*[[Downtown Vice City|Downtown]] - Available to buy from [[Ammu-Nation]] after completion of [[Bar Brawl]] ($4,000).
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*[[Downtown Vice City|Downtown]] - Available to buy from [[Ammu-Nation]], after completion of [[Bar Brawl]].
 
*[[Escobar International Airport]] - Behind the Vice Surf billboard across from the EIA Main Terminal Building.
 
*[[Escobar International Airport]] - Behind the Vice Surf billboard across from the EIA Main Terminal Building.
*[[Vercetti Estate]] - Given before killing [[Sonny Forelli]] during [[Keep Your Friends Close...]]
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*[[Vercetti Estate]] - Can be picked up before killing [[Sonny Forelli]] during [[Keep Your Friends Close...]]
*Available during the mission "Loose Ends". It's on top of the metal stair case in front of the entrance after the long corridor. This is available one time only.
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*Available during the mission "[[Loose Ends]]". It's on top of the metal stair case in front of the entrance after the long corridor. This is available one time only.
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*Is one of the weapons acquired in the mission [[Gun Runner]].
   
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===''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''===
 
[[File:CombatShotgun-LocationsMap-GTASA.jpg|thumb|Combat Shotgun's locations map]]
 
[[File:CombatShotgun-LocationsMap-GTASA.jpg|thumb|Combat Shotgun's locations map]]
 
===GTA San Andreas===
 
 
*[[The Four Dragons Casino]], [[Las Venturas (3D Universe)|Las Venturas]] - Spawns outside the casino after collecting all 50 [[horseshoes]].
 
*[[The Four Dragons Casino]], [[Las Venturas (3D Universe)|Las Venturas]] - Spawns outside the casino after collecting all 50 [[horseshoes]].
 
*[[LVA Freight Depot]], Las Venturas - In the northwestern part of the district, hidden in some bushes northeast of the "[[Sumo]]" building (building with prominent yellow diamond-shaped signs).
 
*[[LVA Freight Depot]], Las Venturas - In the northwestern part of the district, hidden in some bushes northeast of the "[[Sumo]]" building (building with prominent yellow diamond-shaped signs).
*Available to buy from Ammu-Nation after completing [[You've Had Your Chips]]. ($1,000)
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*Available to buy from Ammu-Nation after completing [[You've Had Your Chips]] ($1,000).
*Inside [[Big Smoke's Crack Palace]] (only during the mission [[End of the Line]])
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*Inside [[Big Smoke's Crack Palace]] (only during the mission [[End of the Line]]).
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*Inside [[Area 69]], in a dead-end corridor by the laboratory, after completing [[Black Project]].
*Inside [[Area 69]]
 
   
===GTA Liberty City Stories===
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories''===
 
*[[Wichita Gardens]], [[Shoreside Vale]] - Spawns behind an Ammu-Nation billboard just west of the park.
 
*[[Wichita Gardens]], [[Shoreside Vale]] - Spawns behind an Ammu-Nation billboard just west of the park.
   
===GTA Vice City Stories===
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===''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories''===
*[[Ocean Beach]] - Available to buy at the Ammu-Nation store costing [[Money|$]]4,000 but decreased to $3,000 after completion of [[Phil's Shooting Range]].
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*[[Ocean Beach]] - Available to buy at the Ammu-Nation store costing [[Money|$]]4,000 but decreased to $3,000 after completing [[Phil's Shooting Range]].
 
*Ocean Beach - North of the helipad by [[Lance Vance]]'s home next to a house surrounded by bushes on all sides.
 
*Ocean Beach - North of the helipad by [[Lance Vance]]'s home next to a house surrounded by bushes on all sides.
   
===GTA IV + Episodes from Liberty City===
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===''Grand Theft Auto IV'' and ''Episodes from Liberty City''===
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'''General'''
The Combat Shotgun can be purchased at the back-alley gun shops for $2500, and each additional magazine is $200. The player can also purchase one from [[Little Jacob]] for $1500, with each additional magazine costing $100.
 
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*The Combat Shotgun can be purchased at the [[Underground Gun Shops]] for [[Money|$]]2,500, and each additional magazine is $200.
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*Can be also purchased from [[Little Jacob]]/[[Terry Thorpe]]/[[Armando Torres]] for $1,500, with each additional magazine costing $100.
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*It is also dropped by the guards of the [[Underground Gun Shops]] if the manager is attacked.
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*Awarded to the player by entering any of the [[Liberty City Police Department (HD Universe)|LCPD]]/[[National Office of Security Enforcement|NOOSE]]/[[Federal Investigation Bureau|FIB]] patrol cars in the game, including [[The Ballad of Gay Tony|TBOGT's]] multiplayer ones ([[Police Cruiser (Buffalo)|Police Cruiser]] and [[Police Stinger]]). If the player has a different shotgun in their inventory, they will just receive five extra shells.
   
 
'''[[Broker]]'''
 
'''[[Broker]]'''
 
*[[Schottler]] - Can be found on the ground floor of an apartment building on [[Cassidy Street]], leaning against the wall behind a staircase. It will more than likely be encountered during the mission [[Blow Your Cover]].
 
*[[Schottler]] - Can be found on the ground floor of an apartment building on [[Cassidy Street]], leaning against the wall behind a staircase. It will more than likely be encountered during the mission [[Blow Your Cover]].
*[[Schottler]] - Dropped by the guards of the [[Underground Gun Shops]] if the manager is attacked.
 
   
 
'''[[Dukes]]'''
 
'''[[Dukes]]'''
*[[Francis International Airport, Dukes]] - Can be found behind the control tower on the tarmac, behind some jet blast shields. Unfortunately, entrance onto the airport warrants an immediate four-star [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]].
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*[[Francis International Airport (HD Universe)|Francis International Airport]] - Can be found behind the control tower on the tarmac, behind some jet blast shields. Unfortunately, entrance onto the airport warrants an immediate four-star [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted level]].
   
 
'''[[Bohan]]'''
 
'''[[Bohan]]'''
 
*[[Northern Gardens]] - Can be found in the staff room of the [[Triangle Club]], next to the CCTV camera monitors. This gun may be useful in the mission [[Undress to Kill]].
 
*[[Northern Gardens]] - Can be found in the staff room of the [[Triangle Club]], next to the CCTV camera monitors. This gun may be useful in the mission [[Undress to Kill]].
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'''[[Colony Island]]'''
 
'''[[Colony Island]]'''
*[[Colony Island]] - Can be found next to the front door of the [[Old Hospital|old hospital]] building south of the big parking lot. This gun may be useful in the mission [[The Snow Storm]].
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*Can be found next to the front door of the [[Old Hospital|old hospital]] building south of the big parking lot. This gun may be useful in the mission [[The Snow Storm]].
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'''[[Algonquin]]'''
 
'''[[Algonquin]]'''
*[[Lancaster]] - Can be found atop the roof of the [[RON]] gas station across the street from the [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|LCPD]] precinct on [[Topaz Street|Topaz St]].
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*[[Lancaster]] - Can be found atop the roof of the [[RON]] gas station across the street from the LCPD precinct on [[Topaz Street]].
 
*[[Castle Gardens]] - Can be found in a vacant room in the Castle Gardens construction site. This gun may be useful in the mission [[Deconstruction for Beginners]]. The room is difficult to find: it is to the northeast of where the helicopter lands during the mission, down a ladder. The last contractor is usually killed on the ladder opposite.
 
*[[Castle Gardens]] - Can be found in a vacant room in the Castle Gardens construction site. This gun may be useful in the mission [[Deconstruction for Beginners]]. The room is difficult to find: it is to the northeast of where the helicopter lands during the mission, down a ladder. The last contractor is usually killed on the ladder opposite.
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*[[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]] - Dropped by the guards of the [[Underground Gun Shops]] if the manager is attacked.
 
'''[[Alderney]]'''
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'''[[State of Alderney|Alderney]]'''
*[[Alderney City]] - Can be found by the [[West River]] between the western support beam of the [[Hickey Bridge]] and the wall of [[Alderney]]. This shotgun can be reached by a ladder at the rear of the electrical substation on [[Applewhite St]].
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*[[Leftwood]] - Under the [[Hickey Bridge]], between the wall and the bridge pillar, can be accessed from the electrical station.
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*[[Alderney City]] - Can be found by the [[West River]] between the western support beam of the [[Hickey Bridge]] and the wall of Alderney. This shotgun can be reached by a ladder at the rear of the electrical substation on [[Applewhite Street]].
*[[Port Tudor]] - Dropped by the guards of the [[Underground Gun Shops]] if the manager is attacked.
 
*[[Alderney City]] - Can be found atop an air conditioning tower on top of a building, behind a Science of Crime billboard off Applewhite St.
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*Alderney City - Can be found atop an air conditioning tower on top of a building, behind a Science of Crime billboard off Applewhite St.
 
*[[Acter Industrial Park]] - Can be found underneath the flight of stairs in the old, decrepit warehouse featured in the mission [[Pegorino's Pride]].
 
*[[Acter Industrial Park]] - Can be found underneath the flight of stairs in the old, decrepit warehouse featured in the mission [[Pegorino's Pride]].
   
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===''Grand Theft Auto Online''===
==Gallery==
 
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*[[Cayo Perico]] - Found in {{H:title|See table below|various locations}} in [[Juan Strickler]]'s estate during [[The Cayo Perico Heist]]. A message will pop up instructing the player to pick up the weapon.
<span style="font-size:16px;">In-game model</span>
 
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**Available at Ammu-Nation after acquiring the Combat Shotgun in the respective heist for $295,000.
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*[[Gun Van]] - Available to buy for $241,000 if it hasn't already been obtained from [[Cayo Perico]].
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{| class="article-table" align="center" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" border="1"
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! scope="col" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |Map
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|-
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|colspan="2"|[[File:CombatShotgun-GTAO-Locations.png|center|375px|thumb]]
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|-
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Location
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Image
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|-
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|Leaning against a table near the big swimming pool.
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|[[File:TheCayoPericoHeist-GTAO-CombatShotgun-Table.png|center|275px|thumb]]
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|Leaning against the balcony railing near the small pool.
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|[[File:TheCayoPericoHeist-GTAO-CombatShotgun-SmallPoolBalcony.png|center|275px|thumb]]
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|Leaning against the pergola upright near the big swimming pool.
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|[[File:TheCayoPericoHeist-GTAO-CombatShotgun-PoolsidePillar.png|center|275px|thumb]]
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|Leaning against the circular concrete planter in a courtyard northeast of the big pool.
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|[[File:TheCayoPericoHeist-GTAO-CombatShotgun-TreePlanter.png|center|275px|thumb]]
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|-
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|Leaning against the walkway railing on the east side ground level of the main building.
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|[[File:TheCayoPericoHeist-GTAO-CombatShotgun-MainBuildingWalkway.png|center|275px|thumb]]
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|Outside the north entrance to the West Storage room
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|[[File:TheCayoPericoHeist-GTAO-CombatShotgun-OutsideStorage.png|center|275px|thumb]]
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|Leaning against a fountain on a grass lawn south of the main pool.
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|[[File:TheCayoPericoHeist-GTAO-CombatShotgun-Fountain.png|center|275px|thumb]]
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|In the guard "tower" above the main gate.
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|[[File:TheCayoPericoHeist-GTAO-CombatShotgun-MainGateTower.png|center|275px|thumb]]
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|In the middle of the hedge maze in the northern corner.
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|[[File:TheCayoPericoHeist-GTAO-CombatShotgun-HedgeMaze.png|center|275px|thumb]]
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==Video==
<center><gallery>
 
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{{#ev:youtube|CACRC1T2pPs|200px|center|Combat Shotgun guide from 4:29 - 5:32. NOTE: The locations featured in the video are incomplete. See [[Combat Shotgun#Grand Theft Auto Online 5|above section]] for a complete list.||start=269}}
SPAS12-GTAVC.png|GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, and GTA LCS.
 
SPAS12-GTAVCS.png|GTA Vice City Stories
 
CombatShotgun-GTA4.png|GTA IV and TBoGT.
 
CombatShotgun-TLAD.png|The Lost and Damned.
 
</gallery></center>
 
   
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==Trivia==
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===General===
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*In most games, the Combat Shotgun has an unrealistic reload animation, as the player character is seen pumping it. The charging handle located on the right side should be pulled instead, as the SPAS-12's pumping handle is locked when it is being used semi-automatically. Furthermore, the Remington 1100 from ''GTA IV'' does not even have a pumping handle in reality, since it is semi-auto only. The mistake has been rectified in ''GTA Online'', where the player character correctly uses the charging handle after reloading an empty magazine tube. Also, with the SPAS-12 depiction of the weapon in ''GTA Online'', the SPAS-12 is one of the few depictions in any media or video game that shows it being reloaded properly, that being the carrier latch button on the right side of the receiver being depressed, then the entire weapon being flipped upside down to reload from the loading port. Previously, (as in the 3D Universe) the SPAS-12 would just have shells shoved into the loading port with zero regard to the charging handle and carrier latch button needing to be used first. As for the GTA IV and Episodes rendition, the reload also misses the action of chamberloading a shell and then slightly pulling back on the charging handle attached to the 1100's bolt, which would load the shell and then allow for the remaining 9 shells to be loaded into the magazine tube.
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*In real life, the SPAS-12 is illegal to import (but not to own), so it is likely that Ammu-Nation sells it illegally (however, almost all of the weapons sold at Ammu-Nation are NFA items that would be impossible to conventionally purchase of the shelves as seen in-game), alongside the also illegal [[Sawed-Off Shotgun|Sawn-Off Shotgun]]. Also, the SPAS-12 only accepts 2¾ inch gauge shells, while in-game it shares same ammo with other shotguns. There is also the glaring issue of the SPAS-12 being even sold in the USA in the first place, as imports of the weapon were in a highly limited number, and only imported for a few years in the 1990's, and as such, they are ''extremely'' expensive collector's items that are highly sought after and are nearly impossible to find in 2021, with only a few floating around, almost all of them missing the folding stock and being rather worn out from decades of use.
   
===HUD icons===
 
 
<center><gallery>
 
Image:SPAS12-GTAVC-icon.png|GTA Vice City.
 
Image:SPASSAHUD.jpg|GTA San Andreas
 
Image:SPAS_12_HUD_LCS.png|GTA Liberty City Stories
 
Image:VCSspaz.png|GTA Vice City Stories
 
CombatShotgun-GTAIV-icon.png|GTA IV and TBOGT
 
Image:CombatShotgun-TLAD-icon.png|The Lost and Damned.
 
</gallery></center>
 
 
===Artworks===
 
<gallery columns="2">
 
Image:Artwork5.jpg|Beta artwork of [[Niko Bellic]] with a combat shotgun.
 
Image:3374 gta iv artwork police.jpg|Artwork of a [[NOOSE|NOOSE officer]] (left) armed with a combat shotgun.
 
</gallery>
 
 
==Trivia==
 
*In [[GTA Vice City]], [[GTA Vice City Stories]], [[GTA San Andreas]] and [[GTA IV]], the combat shotgun has an unrealistic reload animation, where in the player pumps it during the animation. The player should instead pull the charging handle located on the right side, as the SPAS-12's pumping handle is locked when it is being used semi-automatically. Furthermore, the Remington 11-87 from GTA IV doesn't even have a pumping handle in reality, since it is semi-auto only.
 
 
===3D Universe===
 
===3D Universe===
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*In ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]'', if the player fires without aiming and interrupts while the magazine is not empty, the character will pump the shotgun, even though it is used in semi-automatic mode.
*In real life, the SPAS-12 is illegal to import (but not to own), so it is likely that Ammu-Nation sells it illegally, alongside the also illegal [[Sawn-Off Shotgun]].
 
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*In ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', CJ will always fire the SPAS-12 from the hip while standing, regardless of his weapon skill, unlike other weapons.
*The real life SPAS-12 is capable of both pump-action and semi-automatic fire modes, but in-game, it only utilizes the semi-automatic fire mode.
 
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*In ''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'', there is an unused firing animation for use when CJ's Combat Shotgun skill is "Poor". The animation physically moves CJ backward each shot, due to massive recoil.
*In real life, the SPAS-12 only accepts 2¾ inch gauge shells, while in-game it shares same ammo with other shotguns.
 
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===GTA IV===
 
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===HD Universe===
*In GTA IV, TLaD, and TBoGT, blind-firing the shotgun from behind cover results in the character pumping the shotgun after each shot, as if he was using a pump shotgun. It is unknown whether this is a glitch or done for balancing purposes. This also applies to the [[Sawn-off Shotgun]], [[Assault Shotgun]] and the [[Automatic Shotgun]].
 
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*The reloading animation differs in the PC version of ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'', where two shells are loaded into the right side ejection port (which is incorrect), whereas in the console versions they are properly inserted in the loading port at the bottom of the weapon. In ''[[The Lost and Damned]]'' and ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'', the bottom loading port is used in all versions.
*It is possible to get this weapon in the beginning of the game, after unlocking the [[Underground Gun Shops|gun shops]]. Attack the manager, and he will call out his friends to help. Two of them will be carrying [[MP5]]s and one will be carrying a combat shotgun, so be careful. After kill them all, you can take the shotgun.
 
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*Blind-firing the shotgun from behind cover results in the character pumping the shotgun after each shot, as if he was using a pump shotgun, likely an oversight due to reused animations. This also applies to the [[Sawed-Off Shotgun|Sawn-Off Shotgun]], [[Assault Shotgun]] and the [[Automatic Shotgun]].
*The actual SPAS 12 shotgun is seen in GTA IV's loading sequences; artwork shows two NOOSE officers, one holding a SPAS 12, and the other holding an MP10. This suggests that the weapon was meant to [[Beta|reappear]] in GTA IV but was cut. The reason for this is probably because the production of the SPAS-12 ended in 2000, and that the SPAS12 would be extremely rare.
 
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*The actual SPAS 12 shotgun is seen in ''GTA IV''{{'}}s loading sequences; artwork shows two [[Liberty City Police Department (HD Universe)|LCPD]] Officers, one holding a SPAS 12, and the other holding an MP10. This suggests that the weapon was meant to [[Beta Weapons|reappear]] in ''GTA IV'' but was cut. Niko is also seen holding a stockless SPAS 12 in a different artwork.
*Despite the fact that the player gets the combat shotgun when entering an LCPD or NOOSE vehicle, the LCPD and NOOSE officers use [[Pump Shotgun]]s.
 
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*Despite the fact that the player gets the Combat Shotgun when entering an LCPD or NOOSE vehicle, the LCPD and NOOSE officers generally use [[Pump Shotgun]]s; however, during certain missions, such as [[The Snow Storm]], LCPD officers will use it.
*The icon for the Combat Shotgun in GTA IV is incorrect, as there is no thumbhole stock on the icon.
 
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*The icon for the Combat Shotgun in ''GTA IV'' is incorrect, as there is no thumbhole stock on the icon.
*On the combat shotgun in GTA IV, there is TAC-700 written in small letters. This also applies to the TLAD variant. The images for the model's texture contain "tac_700" in their titles.
 
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*On the side of the weapon in ''GTA IV'', there is an inscription saying "12 GUAGE [sic] EC28 IRL".
*When purchasing weapons from [[Little Jacob]] in GTA IV, the Combat Shotgun is simply referred to as "Shotgun". This was fixed in TLAD and TBoGT (respectively from [[Terry Thorpe]] and [[Armando Torres]]).
 
*The Lost and Damned features a different version of the combat shotgun that is not seen in GTA IV or The Ballad of Gay Tony. After TLAD, the shotgun returns to the GTA IV design (in TBOGT).
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*On the combat shotgun in ''GTA IV'' and ''TLAD'', there is a "TAC-700" text marked in small letters. The images for the model's texture contain "tac_700" in their titles.
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*When purchasing weapons from [[Little Jacob]] in ''GTA IV'', the Combat Shotgun is simply referred to as "Shotgun". This was fixed in ''TLAD'' and ''TBoGT'' (respectively from [[Terry Thorpe]] and [[Armando Torres]]).
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*The official Newswire screenshot of the ''GTA Online'' Combat Shotgun incorrectly displays the [[Military Rifle]].
   
 
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Latest revision as of 19:54, 11 March 2024

There’s only one semi-automatic shotgun with a fire rate that sets the LSFD alarm bells ringing, and you’re looking at it.
Grand Theft Auto Online description on Ammu-Nation and Social Club.

The Combat Shotgun is a semi-automatic shotgun that appears in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto Online. It is manufactured by Vom Feuer in Grand Theft Auto Online.

Design

3D Universe

Extremely powerful shotgun. Could stop an elephant. And has. Used in Vice City on other things. With devastating results
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Website.

In the 3D Universe, the shotgun takes the form of a Franchi SPAS-12. This weapon is spelled as "Spaz 12" in the original PS2 version of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories; and as "S.P.A.S. 12" in later versions of GTA Vice City.

The Combat Shotgun always features a stock, but only the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories rendition has the stock extended. All renditions hold seven shells in the magazine tube.

Grand Theft Auto IV

In Grand Theft Auto IV, the Combat Shotgun takes the form of a Remington 1100 Tac 4 semi-automatic shotgun. The general appearance is reminiscent of the Pump Shotgun from the 3D Universe, but with a modernized design and semi-auto feature. The filename appears to be a misspelling of Beretta, though it suggests that it is more reminiscent of a Beretta shotgun, as some models also share the characteristic framing on the cannon.

In The Lost and Damned, the Combat Shotgun has been changed to have a pistol grip and tactical stock, similar to that of the Carbine Rifle (although the Combat Shotgun retains its earlier form in Terry Thorpe's gun van). This design was not carried on to The Ballad of Gay Tony, which instead features the original design.

Grand Theft Auto Online

The Combat Shotgun returns to Grand Theft Auto Online in The Cayo Perico Heist update, reassuming its 3D Universe appearance as a Franchi SPAS-12, with some influence from the Remington 870, seen on the trigger guard, forend, pistol grip, and rear of the receiver. Like the GTA Vice City Stories rendition, the stock is always extended.

Performance

3D Universe

Extremely powerful shotgun. Could stop an elephant. And has. Used in Vice City on other things. With devastating results.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Website

The Combat Shotgun is fully automatic in the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City rendition, however this feature was removed in later installments, presumably to balance the weapon. The gas-powered repeater system allows the weapon to destroy a vehicle quickly, since it usually surpasses the capabilities of any non-automatic shotguns.

The Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas rendition has far less damage, but makes up with its improved accuracy and smaller grouping. This balances the weapon with the game's Pump Shotgun by making it less powerful, but more accurate and faster-firing. By the time the player gets to the point in which the Combat Shotgun is purchasable, they most likely have quite a lot of skill built up in the Pump Shotgun, making converting over to the Combat Shotgun feasible, yet not very desirable. In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the SPAS-12 is the only weapon whose strafing speed does not increase when the weapon is leveled up from 'Poor' to 'Gangster'.

In Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the Combat Shotgun is the most powerful of all non-automatic weapons, surpassing the regular Pump Shotgun and the Python. It is always one-shot kill in any distance and could destroy a vehicle in 3 to 4 shots. This powerful trait, combined with the auto-target aiming mechanics featured in both games, makes it highly suitable for fighting against large groups of enemies with strong weapons.

3D Universe Overview


Weapon Statistics - 3D Universe
Damage Fire Rate [?] Range
(m / ft)
Ammo Specifications/
Capacity
Reload Mechanism Reload Speed
Weapon.dat
100 (x3) (300) (GTA Vice City)
15 (x8) (120) (GTA San Andreas)
250 (GTA Vice City) 30 / 98 (GTA Vice City) 7 (All games) N/A 750 (GTA Vice City)
Observed
N/A Vice City:
300 RPM

San Andreas:
'Poor' skill:
150 RPM
Gangster/Hitman:
185 RPM

Liberty City Stories & Vice City Stories:
180 RPM

Cannot be determined 7 independent shells (All games) Pump Handle N/A

Grand Theft Auto IV

The Combat Shotgun is significantly better than the Pump Shotgun, having a quicker fire mode, a few more rounds and less time to take between shots. However, it is not always lethal, as it requires 2-3 shots at close quarters (unless aiming on the target's head). Its range is somewhat better compared to most shotguns, but still lacks power to sort enemies with mid/long-range weapons.

The Combat Shotgun holds 10 shells in the magazine, and 70 in reserve.

GTA IV Overview


Weapon Statistics - Grand Theft Auto IV
Damage
(per shot)
Fire Rate [?] Range
(m / ft)
Ammo Specifications/
Capacity
Reload Mechanism Reload Speed [?]
WeaponInfo.xml
10
50
433 40 / 131 10 N/A 2933
In-game Statements / Markings
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Observed
Lethal (Close-range) 140 RPM

130 RPM [?]
50 RPM [?]

Cannot be determined 10 independent shells Pump Handle 2.9 seconds

Grand Theft Auto Online

The Combat Shotgun operates and performs slightly differently compared to other shotguns in its class. It features a higher rate of fire than the Pump Shotgun but shares a similar damage profile, giving it an incredible amount of stopping power behind each shot. This gives it comparable performance, if not better, than the Assault Shotgun due to the more consistent damage output at range. This devastating performance, however, is stunted by the Combat Shotgun's strict semi-automatic function, meaning the trigger must be pulled for each shot, allowing automatic shotguns like the Assault Shotgun, Heavy Shotgun, and Sweeper Shotgun to maintain a competitive edge. The 6-shell capacity serves as another disadvantage, as it cannot be upgraded; all shotguns but the Musket and Double Barrel Shotgun outclass the Combat Shotgun in terms of ammo capacity.

Unlike other shotguns, it features a unique reload animation where the Combat Shotgun is flipped over and shells are loaded from above; each shell is also loaded individually, whereas other shotguns are reloaded in a single action, although the process is still spritely quick. It is also possible to cancel the reload process by pressing the firing button right after loading a shell, or continue reloading the remaining shells with the corresponding button.

When blind-firing from cover, it shows a semi-automatic behaviour, firing all six shells without requiring to press the button multiple times, though having a slower but consistent fire rate. However, it can still able to fire faster by pressing the firing button as one would do when standing still.

GTA Online Overview


Weapon Statistics - Grand Theft Auto Online
Damage
(per shot) [?]
Fire Rate [?] Range
(m / ft) [?]
Ammo Specifications/
Capacity
Reload Mechanism Reload Speed [?]
Weapons.meta
31 (x6) (186) 0.25
(240 RPM)
40 / 131 6 N/A N/A
In-game Statements / Markings
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Observed
N/A N/A N/A 6 independent shells Charging handle N/A
Rockstar Games Social Club [?]
CombatShotgun-GTAO-RSCStats
Damage
77%

77%

Fire Rate/Speed
50%

50%

Accuracy
25%

25%

Range
15%

15%

Clip Size
10%

10%

Customizations

Grand Theft Auto Online

Rounds & magazine GTA Online (Unlock) Image
Cartridges (12) $18
Attachments
Flashlight
(Aids low light target acquisition.)
$12,500
Flashlight-GTAV-Variant2
Suppressor
(Reduces noise and muzzle flash.)
$47,500
Suppressor-GTAV-Variant3
Tints
Black Default
Army $5,000
Green $5,250
Orange $5,500
LSPD $5,750
Pink $7,500
Gold $10,000
Platinum $12,500

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Artworks

Notable Owners

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto Online

Locations

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

CombatShotgun-LocationsMap-GTASA

Combat Shotgun's locations map

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

  • Ocean Beach - Available to buy at the Ammu-Nation store costing $4,000 but decreased to $3,000 after completing Phil's Shooting Range.
  • Ocean Beach - North of the helipad by Lance Vance's home next to a house surrounded by bushes on all sides.

Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes from Liberty City

General

Broker

  • Schottler - Can be found on the ground floor of an apartment building on Cassidy Street, leaning against the wall behind a staircase. It will more than likely be encountered during the mission Blow Your Cover.

Dukes

Bohan

Colony Island

  • Can be found next to the front door of the old hospital building south of the big parking lot. This gun may be useful in the mission The Snow Storm.

Algonquin

  • Lancaster - Can be found atop the roof of the RON gas station across the street from the LCPD precinct on Topaz Street.
  • Castle Gardens - Can be found in a vacant room in the Castle Gardens construction site. This gun may be useful in the mission Deconstruction for Beginners. The room is difficult to find: it is to the northeast of where the helicopter lands during the mission, down a ladder. The last contractor is usually killed on the ladder opposite.

Alderney

  • Leftwood - Under the Hickey Bridge, between the wall and the bridge pillar, can be accessed from the electrical station.
  • Alderney City - Can be found by the West River between the western support beam of the Hickey Bridge and the wall of Alderney. This shotgun can be reached by a ladder at the rear of the electrical substation on Applewhite Street.
  • Alderney City - Can be found atop an air conditioning tower on top of a building, behind a Science of Crime billboard off Applewhite St.
  • Acter Industrial Park - Can be found underneath the flight of stairs in the old, decrepit warehouse featured in the mission Pegorino's Pride.

Grand Theft Auto Online

  • Cayo Perico - Found in various locations in Juan Strickler's estate during The Cayo Perico Heist. A message will pop up instructing the player to pick up the weapon.
    • Available at Ammu-Nation after acquiring the Combat Shotgun in the respective heist for $295,000.
  • Gun Van - Available to buy for $241,000 if it hasn't already been obtained from Cayo Perico.
Map
CombatShotgun-GTAO-Locations
Location Image
Leaning against a table near the big swimming pool.
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Leaning against the balcony railing near the small pool.
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Leaning against the pergola upright near the big swimming pool.
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Leaning against the circular concrete planter in a courtyard northeast of the big pool.
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Leaning against the walkway railing on the east side ground level of the main building.
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Outside the north entrance to the West Storage room
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Leaning against a fountain on a grass lawn south of the main pool.
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In the guard "tower" above the main gate.
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In the middle of the hedge maze in the northern corner.
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Video

Combat Shotgun guide from 4:29 - 5:32. NOTE: The locations featured in the video are incomplete. See above section for a complete list.

Trivia

General

  • In most games, the Combat Shotgun has an unrealistic reload animation, as the player character is seen pumping it. The charging handle located on the right side should be pulled instead, as the SPAS-12's pumping handle is locked when it is being used semi-automatically. Furthermore, the Remington 1100 from GTA IV does not even have a pumping handle in reality, since it is semi-auto only. The mistake has been rectified in GTA Online, where the player character correctly uses the charging handle after reloading an empty magazine tube. Also, with the SPAS-12 depiction of the weapon in GTA Online, the SPAS-12 is one of the few depictions in any media or video game that shows it being reloaded properly, that being the carrier latch button on the right side of the receiver being depressed, then the entire weapon being flipped upside down to reload from the loading port. Previously, (as in the 3D Universe) the SPAS-12 would just have shells shoved into the loading port with zero regard to the charging handle and carrier latch button needing to be used first. As for the GTA IV and Episodes rendition, the reload also misses the action of chamberloading a shell and then slightly pulling back on the charging handle attached to the 1100's bolt, which would load the shell and then allow for the remaining 9 shells to be loaded into the magazine tube.
  • In real life, the SPAS-12 is illegal to import (but not to own), so it is likely that Ammu-Nation sells it illegally (however, almost all of the weapons sold at Ammu-Nation are NFA items that would be impossible to conventionally purchase of the shelves as seen in-game), alongside the also illegal Sawn-Off Shotgun. Also, the SPAS-12 only accepts 2¾ inch gauge shells, while in-game it shares same ammo with other shotguns. There is also the glaring issue of the SPAS-12 being even sold in the USA in the first place, as imports of the weapon were in a highly limited number, and only imported for a few years in the 1990's, and as such, they are extremely expensive collector's items that are highly sought after and are nearly impossible to find in 2021, with only a few floating around, almost all of them missing the folding stock and being rather worn out from decades of use.

3D Universe

HD Universe

  • The reloading animation differs in the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV, where two shells are loaded into the right side ejection port (which is incorrect), whereas in the console versions they are properly inserted in the loading port at the bottom of the weapon. In The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony, the bottom loading port is used in all versions.
  • Blind-firing the shotgun from behind cover results in the character pumping the shotgun after each shot, as if he was using a pump shotgun, likely an oversight due to reused animations. This also applies to the Sawn-Off Shotgun, Assault Shotgun and the Automatic Shotgun.
  • The actual SPAS 12 shotgun is seen in GTA IV's loading sequences; artwork shows two LCPD Officers, one holding a SPAS 12, and the other holding an MP10. This suggests that the weapon was meant to reappear in GTA IV but was cut. Niko is also seen holding a stockless SPAS 12 in a different artwork.
  • Despite the fact that the player gets the Combat Shotgun when entering an LCPD or NOOSE vehicle, the LCPD and NOOSE officers generally use Pump Shotguns; however, during certain missions, such as The Snow Storm, LCPD officers will use it.
  • The icon for the Combat Shotgun in GTA IV is incorrect, as there is no thumbhole stock on the icon.
  • On the side of the weapon in GTA IV, there is an inscription saying "12 GUAGE [sic] EC28 IRL".
  • On the combat shotgun in GTA IV and TLAD, there is a "TAC-700" text marked in small letters. The images for the model's texture contain "tac_700" in their titles.
  • When purchasing weapons from Little Jacob in GTA IV, the Combat Shotgun is simply referred to as "Shotgun". This was fixed in TLAD and TBoGT (respectively from Terry Thorpe and Armando Torres).
  • The official Newswire screenshot of the GTA Online Combat Shotgun incorrectly displays the Military Rifle.

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Related topicsPickups | Ammu-Nation | Phil's Army Surplus | Phil's Place | Phil Cassidy's Fully Cocked Gun Shop | Stonewall J's | Weapon Vehicles | Shooting Ranges | Drive-By Shooting | Cover System
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
UnarmedFist | Brass Knuckles
MeleeScrewdriver | Hammer | Knife | Meat Cleaver | Golf Club | Nightstick | Baseball Bat | Machete | Katana | Chainsaw
ThrownTear Gas (PS2 only) | Molotov | Grenade | Detonator Grenade
HandgunColt 45/Pistol | Colt Python/.357
ShotgunShotgun/Chrome Shotgun | Stubby Shotgun | Spaz 12 Shotgun/S.P.A.S. 12
SMGTec-9 | Ingram Mac 10/Mac | Uzi 9mm/Uz-I | MP5/MP
AssaultRuger/Kruger | M4
HeavyM60 | Flame Thrower | Rocket Launcher | Minigun
SniperSniper Rifle | PSG1/.308 Sniper
SpecialCamera | Detonator | Car Bomb
BetaAK-47 | Desert Eagle | Grenade Launcher | Land Mine | MP5K | Nailgun | Silver Colt 1911 | Steyr Aug | Taser
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
UnarmedFist | Brass Knuckles
MeleeBaseball Bat | Chainsaw | Golf Club | Katana | Knife | Nightstick | Pool Cue | Shovel
HandgunDesert Eagle | Pistol/9mm | Silenced Pistol/9mm
ShotgunCombat Shotgun | Shotgun | Sawn-Off Shotgun
SMGMicro SMG | SMG | Tec9
AssaultAK-47 | M4
SniperRifle/Country Rifle | Sniper Rifle
HeavyFlamethrower | Rocket Launcher | Heat-Seeking Rocket Launcher | Minigun
ThrownGrenade | Molotov | Satchel Charges/Remote Explosives | Tear Gas
Consumable ItemsFire Extinguisher | Spray Can | Camera
GiftsCane | Dildo | Flowers | Vibrator
SpecialCar Bomb | Detonator | Night Vision | Parachute | Thermal Vision
OtherCrates | Surface-to-Air Missile | Flares | Vibrator 1 | Dildo 2
BetaGlock | Python | Mac-10 | MP5K | PSG1 | M60 | Nail Bat | Meat Cleaver | Machete | Screwdriver | Sledgehammer | Hammer | Skateboard | Stubby Shotgun | Land Mine
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
UnarmedFist | Brass Knuckles
MeleeBaseball Bat | Nightstick | Machete | Meat Cleaver | Chisel | Knife | Hockey Stick | Fire Axe | Katana | Chainsaw
ThrownMolotov | Grenade | Remote Grenade
HandgunPistol | .357
ShotgunShotgun | Stubby Shotgun | SPAS 12
SMGTec-9 | Mac-10 | Micro SMG | SMG
AssaultAK | M4
HeavyM60 | Flame-Thrower | Rocket Launcher | Minigun
SniperSniper Rifle | Laser Sighted Sniper Rifle
SpecialCamera | Car Bomb | Detonator
UnusedTear Gas | Silver Colt 1911
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
UnarmedFist | Brass Knuckles
MeleeNightstick | Baseball Bat | Butterfly Knife | Knife | Fire Axe | Golf Club | Machete | Katana | Chainsaw | Gaff Hook
ThrownMolotov | Grenade | Remote Grenade
HandgunPistol | Equalizer
ShotgunShotgun | Stubby Shotgun | Spaz 12
SMGScorpion | Silenced MG | Micro SMG | SMG
AssaultAK | Assault Rifle
HeavyFlame-Thrower | Rocket Launcher | Minigun | M249
SniperSniper | Laser Sniper
SpecialCamera | Car Bomb | Binoculars | Detonator
UnusedTear Gas | Land Mine
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto IV, The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony
UnarmedFist
MeleeBaseball Bat | Knife | Pool Cue
HandgunPistol | Combat Pistol | Automatic 9mm | .44
ShotgunPump Shotgun | Combat Shotgun | Sawn-Off Shotgun | Assault Shotgun | Auto Shotgun
SMGMicro SMG | SMG | Assault SMG | Gold SMG
AssaultAssault Rifle | Carbine Rifle | Advanced MG
SniperSniper Rifle | Combat Sniper | Advanced Sniper
HeavyRocket Launcher | Grenade Launcher
ThrownMolotov | Grenade | Pipe Bomb | Sticky Bomb
SpecialCar Bomb | Random Pickable Objects | Parachute
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BetaHammer | Nailgun | Python | Silenced Pistol | Sledgehammer | Zastava M70
Weapons in GTA IV (Category) | Weapons in The Lost and Damned (Category) | Weapons in The Ballad of Gay Tony (Category)
The Lost and Damned only. | The Ballad of Gay Tony only. | TLAD and TBOGT only.
[ ve ]Weapons in Grand Theft Auto Online
MeleeAntique Cavalry Dagger | Baseball Bat | Battle Axe | Bottle | Candy Cane | Crowbar | Fist | Flashlight | Golf Club | Hammer | Hatchet | Knife | Knuckle Dusters | Machete | Nightstick | Pipe Wrench | Pool Cue | Switchblade | Stone Hatchet
HandgunsAP Pistol | Ceramic Pistol | Combat Pistol | Double-Action Revolver | Flare Gun | Heavy Pistol | Heavy Revolver (Mk II) | Marksman Pistol | Navy Revolver | Pistol (Mk II) | Pistol .50 | Perico Pistol | SNS Pistol (Mk II) | Stun Gun | Up-n-Atomizer | Vintage Pistol | WM 29 Pistol
ShotgunsAssault Shotgun | Bullpup Shotgun | Combat Shotgun | Double Barrel Shotgun | Heavy Shotgun | Musket | Pump Shotgun (Mk II) | Sawed-Off Shotgun | Sweeper Shotgun
Machine GunsAssault SMG | Combat MG (Mk II) | Combat PDW | Gusenberg Sweeper | Machine Pistol | MG | Micro SMG | Mini SMG | SMG (Mk II) | Tactical SMG | Unholy Hellbringer
AssaultAdvanced Rifle | Assault Rifle (Mk II) | Battle Rifle | Bullpup Rifle (Mk II) | Carbine Rifle (Mk II) | Compact Rifle | Heavy Rifle | Military Rifle | Service Carbine | Special Carbine (Mk II)
Sniper RiflesHeavy Sniper (Mk II) | Marksman Rifle (Mk II) | Precision Rifle | Sniper Rifle
HeavyCompact Grenade Launcher (EMP | Snowball) | Firework Launcher | Grenade Launcher | Homing Launcher | Minigun | Railgun | RPG | Widowmaker
ThrownAcid Package | Flare | Grenade | Jerry Can (Hazardous | Fertilizer) | Molotov | Proximity Mines | Pipe Bomb | Snowballs | Sticky Bomb | Tear Gas (BZ)
SpecialCar Bomb | Fireworks | Hacking Device | Metal Detector | Orbital Cannon | Parachute
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Beta/UnknownAssault MG | Assault Sniper | Dippo | Fire Axe | Fire Extinguisher | Laser | Laser Sight | Lasso | Loudhailer | Programmable AR | Rubber Gun | Shovel | Tear Gas Launcher
ManufacturersCoil | Hawk & Little | Shrewsbury | Vom Feuer
Related PagesWeapon Wheel | Attachments | Ammu-Nation | Gun Van | Weapon Workshop | Weaponized Vehicles (Workshop)
DLC Content Weapons
The Chop Shop | San Andreas Mercenaries | Los Santos Drug Wars | The Criminal Enterprises | The Contract | Los Santos Tuners | The Cayo Perico Heist | Los Santos Summer Special | The Diamond Casino Heist | The Diamond Casino & Resort | Arena War | After Hours | Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series | The Doomsday Heist | Smuggler's Run | Gunrunning | Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit | Import/Export | Bikers | Cunning Stunts | Further Adventures in Finance and Felony | Lowriders: Custom Classics | Be My Valentine | January 2016 Update | Festive Surprise 2015 | Executives and Other Criminals | Halloween Surprise | Lowriders | Freemode Events Update | Ill-Gotten Gains Part 2 | Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1 | Heists | Festive Surprise | The Last Team Standing Update | The San Andreas Flight School Update | The Independence Day Special | The "I'm Not a Hipster" Update | The High Life Update | The Business Update | The Valentine's Day Massacre Special | Holiday Gifts | Beach Bum Update

Other Weapons
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