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How to buy ammo in GTA 5 and GTA Online is something beginners often wonder about, and rightly so. Weapons are one of the most important parts of the game, and being stocked up on ammunition is extremely vital to survive in Los Santos and Blaine County, especially in the multiplayer where one is not only facing off against enemy NPCs, but other players as well.
In both story mode and the multiplayer, players can get all the ammunition they want from stores of a particular brand, whose outlets are located in different parts of the map. However, the latter also offers a few other more convenient methods of buying ammunition, particularly for intense situations like gunfights.
For those requiring any assistance, here's a guide on how to buy ammo in GTA 5 and GTA Online.
Note: The article is subjective to the writer's opinion and in-game experience.
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How to buy ammo in GTA 5 and GTA Online: All you need to know
How to buy ammo in GTA 5 and GTA Online: Ammu-Nation icon on the map (Image via Rockstar Games)
For those wondering how to buy ammo in GTA 5 and GTA Online, the simple answer is Ammu-Nation. Outlets of this weaponry brand are present at various locations across Los Santos and Blaine County, marked with a pistol icon on the map. An example has been shown in the image above.
Ammu-Nation has been a part of the Grand Theft Auto franchise since 2001's Grand Theft Auto 3 and has been in every installment so far, except 2008's Grand Theft Auto 4. Players can not only buy ammunition for their existing weapons from this store, but also add new ones to their arsenal, along with body armor.
In GTA 5 and GTA Online, players can also buy some clothing items from Ammu-Nation outlets. Couple of them have a shooting range at the back too, which, needless to say, can be useful to anyone who wants to test out or even improve their skills.
With that said, let's take a closer look at how to buy ammo in GTA 5 and GTA Online:
1) How to buy ammo in GTA 5 and GTA Online from Ammu-Nation
All Ammu-Nation outlets have the same stock and prices, so you can visit whichever is the closest to your location (find it on the map) to refill ammo.Alternatively, open the Interaction Menu by pressing M on PC, holding the touchpad on PlayStation controllers, and the View button on Xbox controllers, and set Quick GPS to Ammu-Nation.
The Quick GPS option will set a waypoint to your nearest outlet, follow it to reach the store, and do the following:
- Step 1 - Enter Ammu-Nation
- Step 2 - Stand near the main counter and press the button prompted in the screen's top-left corner.
- Step 3 - Click on the weapon for which you want ammo
- Step 4 - Refill ammo by clicking on the Rounds option. Each click refills a certain amount of ammo for that weapon.
You can also buy the maximum ammunition for a particular weapon in one go by hitting the button for Toggle (mentioned in the bottom right) when on the Rounds option.
This method works in both GTA 5 story mode and GTA Online. However, as mentioned earlier, the latter offers a few more convenient methods, and one of them is via the Interaction Menu.
2) How to buy ammo in GTA 5 Online via the Interaction Menu
If you are not in a situation that allows visiting Ammu-Nation in GTA Online (Grand Theft Auto 5's multiplayer mode), then you can buy ammo from the Interaction Menu itself. To do this, follow the given instructions:
- Step 1 - Open the Interaction Menu in GTA Online
- Step 2 - Scroll down and click on Health and Ammo
- Step 3 - Click on Ammo
You can now scroll through the individual weapon categories (Ammo Type) and buy ammo for any of the weapons in your arsenal. There is also an option to completely refill your entire stock of weapons.
The expenditure will also be shown in the Interaction Menu, so you can pick the best option depending on your funds. Note that a convenience fee will be charged for buying ammo via this method, but it doesn't make a huge difference overall.
Apart from this method, you can also buy ammo in GTA 5 Online by requesting an ammunition drop from Merryweather.
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3) How to buy ammo in GTA 5 Online from Merryweather
Merryweather is a mercenary/private military organization in GTA Online that has often been a thorn in players' side. In fact, Merryweather was the primary antagonist in the main storyline of June 2023's San Andreas Mercenaries DLC.
That being said, the mercenary group can also be of use to you, as you can request an ammo drop from it using your in-game mobile phone. Follow these steps to do so:
- Step 1 - Bring up your in-game mobile phone
- Step 2 - Go to Contacts
- Step 3 - Scroll down and give Merryweather a call
- Step 4 - Select the Ammo Drop option costing $1,000
Once this option is selected, Merryweather will drop a small ammo crate close to your location. Walk over the crate to collect it. The drop won't refill the ammunition for all of your weapons, but add some to the one you have equipped while picking it up. The drop cannot be picked up without wielding a weapon or in Passive Mode.
Note that the option to request an Ammo Drop from Merryweather unlocks after you hit Rank 12.
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Why is it important to know how to buy ammo in GTA 5 and GTA Online?
Most of the activities and missions in GTA 5 and GTA Online involve gunfights, so it goes without saying that you need to be stocked up on arms and ammunition to survive and succeed.
Some missions have lots of enemies to deal with, and that can easily drain your arsenal. This is why it is important to know how to buy ammo in GTA 5 and GTA Online, as it will help you in being ready for the next challenge.
A quick summary on how to buy ammo in GTA 5 and GTA Online:
Players can buy ammo from Ammu-Nation outlets in GTA 5 and GTA Online. They can also buy ammo from the Interaction Menu, or request an Ammo Drop for the equipped weapon costing $1,000 from Merryweather in the multiplayer.
