GIGN

France's elite Counter-Terrorist unit, the GIGN, was designed to be a fast response force that could decisively react to any large-scale terrorist incident. Consisting of no more than 100 men, the GIGN has earned its reputation through a history of successful ops.

GSG-9

GSG-9 was born out of the tragic events that led to the death of several Israeli athletes during the 1972 Olympic games in Munich, Germany.

SAS

The world-renowned British SAS was founded in the Second World War by a man named David Stirling. Their role during WW2 involved gathering intelligence behind enemy lines and executing sabotage strikes and assassinations against key targets.

Seal Team 6

Seal Team 6 (to be known later as DEVGRU) was founded in 1980 under the command of Lieutenant-Commander Richard Marcincko. ST-6 was placed on permanent alert to respond to terrorist attacks against American targets worldwide.

Artic Avengers

Swedish terrorist faction founded in 1977. Famous for their bombing of the Canadian embassy in 1990.>

Elite Crew

Middle Eastern fundamentalist group bent on world domination and various other evil deeds.

Guerilla Warfare

A terrorist faction founded in the Middle East, Guerilla Warfare, has a reputation for ruthlessness. Their disgust for the American lifestyle was demonstrated in their 1982 bombing of a school bus full of Rock and Roll musicians.

Phoenix Connection

Having established a reputation for killing anyone that gets in their way, the Phoenix Faction is one of the most feared terrorist groups in Eastern Europe. Formed shortly after the breakup of the USSR.

Arctic Warfare Magnum (AWP or AWM)

• Manufacturer: Accuracy International
• Cost: $4750
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 10 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 30 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: 2.25x zoom/9x zoom
• Power: Very High
• Range: Very Large
• Accuracy: Very high
• Ammo: .338 Lapua (10-round mags)
• Reload speed: Medium
• Cyclic rate: Low

This brings the term one-shot-one-kill to life in Counter-Strike, this weapons weak points are it's zoom out period to bolt the weapon, and it's horrible performance in CQB, or Close Quarter Battle. Duck and zoom for full accuracy, but a strafe and stop should get you enough accuracy to get most players. It should be noted that, due to an oversight, this weapon is usually called the AWP, Arctic Warfare Police, but it is actually an AWM, or Arctic Warfare Magnum.

Avtomat Kalashnikov Model 47 (AK-47)

• Manufacturer: Kalashnikov
• Cost: $2500
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: High
• Range: Medium
• Accuracy: High (Bursts)/Low (Full Auto)
• Ammo: 7.62mm slugs (30-round mags)
• Reload speed: Slow-Medium
• Cyclic rate: High

A fast firing but inaccurate weapon for the average terrorist, get in close and take off their head. This weapon may be called inaccurate in some cases (like above), but it is probably one of the most accurate in the game if used correctly. Burst, duck, strafe. Aim for the chest and recoil will earn you a headshot. A deadly weapon.

Desert Eagle .50 AE

• Manufacturer: Magnum Research/Israeli Military Industries
• Cost: $650
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 7 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 35 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: High
• Range: Medium
• Accuracy: Medium
• Ammo: .50AE slugs (7-round clips)
• Reload speed: Medium
• Cyclic rate: Medium

With the penetration power of a G3 at close ranges, this baby packs a punch! A good first, second, and third round gun, or a if you just feel like kicking ass in style. A good choice for a back-up pistol as a sniper.

Dual 96G Elite Berettas (Terrorist Only)

• Manufacturer: Beretta
• Cost: $1000
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 15 rounds (30 for both weapons)
• Max Reserved Ammo: 120 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: Low
• Range: Medium
• Accuracy: Medium
• Ammo: 9mm (30-round clips)
• Reload speed: Medium-Slow
• Cyclic rate: High

These weapons aren't very popular and don't serve a functional purpose. They're not powerful, not accurate, and not a good pair of guns. They look cool, though.

FiveseveN (Counter-Terrorist Only)

• Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
• Cost: $750
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 20 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 100 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: Low
• Range: Medium
• Accuracy: High
• Ammo: 5.7mm (50-round clips)
• Reload speed: Medium-Slow
• Cyclic rate: High

Deadly accurate, but no power to back it up. The FiveseveN's twenty round clip is good for killing off an enemy at long range. Perhaps a sniper's best friend. Perhaps.

G3/SG-1 Precision Sniper Rifle (Terrorist Only)

• Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
• Cost: $5000
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 20 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 60 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: 2.25x zoom/6x zoom
• Power: Medium-High
• Range: Large
• Accuracy: Medium
• Ammo: 7.62mm slugs (30-round mags)
• Reload speed: Slow
• Cyclic rate: High

A semi-accurate, fast firing, and great looking sniper rifle from H&K. Not very accurate but you can get 5 bullets in your opponent before he hits the ground. Just hold down the trigger and let the bullets fly! Though, using it like an AWP with semi-auto firing, is much smarter. It should be noted that against any sort of good sniper/long range shooter, this weapon is entirely useless.

Glock 18C Select Fire

• Manufacturer: Glock
• Cost: $400
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 20 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 120 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: Switch Firing Modes
• Power: Medium (1 shot)/High (3 shots)
• Range: Medium-Short
• Accuracy: Medium
• Ammo: 9mm (20-round clips)
• Reload speed: Quick
• Cyclic rate: Very high (bursts)/Low (between bursts)/High (Semi Auto)

The main pistol of the Terrorists (tangos), it is pretty accurate but deals less damage then it's USP counter-part. The three round burst really can make this pistol shine, though.

M249 PARA Light Machine Gun

• Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
• Cost: $5750
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 100 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 200 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: High
• Range: Medium
• Accuracy: Medium
• Ammo: 5.56mm slugs (30-round mags)
• Reload speed: Very Slow
• Cyclic rate: High

Holding a 100 rounds, being somewhat inaccurate, having a high rate of fire, and slowing the carrier down makes this gun great for laying down suppressive fire whilst ducking. Or, of course, you could rush and try to eliminate the other team with it. Chances are, however, that someone with an assault rifle will kill you, in the process making you look like an idiot. You can, however, kill from amazing distances if you use bursts.

M3 Super 90 Entry

• Manufacturer: Benelli
• Cost: $1700
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 8 shells
• Max Reserved Ammo: 32 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: Very high (up close)/Weak (over distance)
• Range: Medium
• Accuracy: Less accurate over distance
• Ammo: 12-Gauge shells (8-shell boxes)
• Reload speed: Medium
• Cyclic rate: Low

The slower firing, pump action shotgun of CS, get up close and rip 'em up. A very under-used weapon, but a great one at that. At close range, this weapon is really deadly. Very useful. This weapon can't fire underwater.

M4A1 Carbine with Silencer (Counter-Terrorists Only)

• Manufacturer: Colt
• Cost: $3100
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: Attach/Detach Silencer
• Power: High
• Range: Medium
• Accuracy: Medium
• Ammo: 5.56mm slugs (30-round mags)
• Reload speed: Medium
• Cyclic rate: High

One of the most versatile guns in CS, you'll find yourself using this a lot. It's stealthy, semi-accurate, and packs quite a punch. The silencer is optional, but does decrease damage. The pay off, of course, is that you're basically inaudible from a distance.

MAC-10 (Terrorists only)

• Manufacturer: Ingram
• Cost: $1400
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: High
• Range: Short
• Accuracy: Low-Medium
• Ammo: .45ACP slugs (12-round mags)
• Reload speed: Quick
• Cyclic rate: Very High

Pretty powerful and lacking accuracy, the MAC-10 is a typical compact terrorist weapon. It would fit the mold for a Terrorist TMP, but the MAC-10 is feared by many, and not considered a toy, unlike the TMP, which too many underestimate.

MP5-Navy

• Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
• Cost: $1500
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 120 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: Medium
• Range: Medium
• Accuracy: High
• Ammo: 9mm slugs (30-round mags)
• Reload speed: Very quick
• Cyclic rate: High

By far the most used weapon in counter-strike. High accuracy, great reload time, and a great rate of fire, the MP5 rears it's ugly side against any kind of armor. The MP5 is the perfect choice for any situation, but can be out-gunned by the popular rifles.

P228

• Manufacturer: SIG Sauer
• Cost: $600
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 13 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 53 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: High
• Range: Medium
• Accuracy: Medium
• Ammo: .357SIG (13-round clips)
• Reload speed: Medium-Slow
• Cyclic rate: High

This fast smooth baby packs a huge punch against Kevlar, and holds 13 rounds to boot. Aim for the head or upper chest.

P90 Personal Defense Weapon

• Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale
• Cost: $2350
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 50 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 100 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: High
• Range: High
• Accuracy: Medium
• Ammo: 5.7mm slugs (50-round mags)
• Reload speed: Slow
• Cyclic rate: Very High

Scout

• Manufacturer: Steyr
• Cost: $2750
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 10 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 60 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: 2.25x zoom/6x zoom
• Power: Medium
• Range: Large
• Accuracy: High
• Ammo: 7.62mm slugs (30-round mags)
• Reload speed: Medium
• Cyclic rate: Medium

Need a cheap sniper rifle? Here's your toy! Duck and watch out for AWPers! The weapon isn't amazingly accurate, but a headshot will kill! If you kill someone with a scout, they'll be two things: impressed and disgraced. Arguably the true sniper rifle of CS, if you can own with a scout, you'll dominate with an AWP. The Scout takes skill, practice, and tactics.

SEAL Knife 2000 (SOG Model 37)

• Manufacturer: SOG
• Cost: Free
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: N/A
• Max Reserved Ammo: N/A
• Special Weapon Function: Stab
• Power: Low (Slash)/Medium (Stab)
• Range: Very Close
• Accuracy: High Up close (of course)
• Ammo: N/A
• Reload speed: N/A
• Cyclic rate: High (Slash)/Low (stab)

This knife isn't very potent, but you may stab enemies for maximum damage. Slash (normal attack), for getting maximum speed, may just get you kill.

SG-550 Sniper Rifle (Counter-Terrorist Only)

• Manufacturer: SIG
• Cost: $4200
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: 2.25x zoom/6x zoom
• Power: Medium
• Range: Large
• Accuracy: Medium
• Ammo: 5.56mm slugs (30-round mags)
• Reload speed: Slow
• Cyclic rate: High

Less power than the G3/SG-1, a bigger clip, with everything else the same. The AWM is a much better weapon than this when it comes to sniping. Use this weapon for a more supportive assaulter role. Try to pick off assault rifle users from a distance, but be warned: The AWM dominates all.

SG-552 Commando (Terrorists Only)

• Manufacturer: SIG
• Cost: $3500
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: 2x zoom
• Power: High
• Range: Very long
• Accuracy: Medium (Bursts)/Low (Full Auto)
• Ammo: 5.56mm slugs (30-round mags)
• Reload speed: Slow
• Cyclic rate: High

A huge rate of fire, envied by even the m249, the Commando's accuracy becomes lack luster when you go full auto. Shoot in bursts and/or zoom a lot, to control the your aim.

Steyr AUG A1 (Counter-Terrorists Only)

• Manufacturer: Steyr
• Cost: $3500
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: 1.4x zoom
• Power: High
• Range: High
• Accuracy: High-Medium (Bursts)/Low-Medium (Full Auto)
• Ammo: 5.56mm slugs (30-round mags)
• Reload speed: Medium
• Cyclic rate: High

One of the most powerful Counter-Strike weapons, the AUG is accurate and very deadly, if you've got the money. Perfect for long range combat, whereas the M4A1 is more Close Quarter Battle oriented. This weapon has a good zoom, but don't try firing it at full auto as the scope will simply bounce around.

Steyr Tactical Machine Pistol (TMP) (Counter-Terrorists Only)

• Manufacturer: Steyr
• Cost: $1250
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 120 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: Low
• Range: Medium
• Accuracy: Medium
• Ammo: 9mm slugs (30-round mags)
• Reload speed: Quick
• Cyclic rate: Very High

A cult hit, the TMP is silenced, fast and deadly, and accurate. If you need to make every dollar count, you could go with a TMP, but remember, it is VERY weak. The silencer does make the TMP a great weapon, it almost appears as if you're not firing; Enemies will not fear you and attack other CT's. Irony strikes there, because even with little power, this baby will kill quickly. Try using a TMP past the fourth round where everyone has assault rifles, and you'll still come out on top, if you have skill.

Universal Machinenpistole (UMP)

• Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
• Cost: $1700
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 25 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: High
• Range: Medium-High
• Accuracy: Medium-High
• Ammo: .45ACP slugs (12-round mags)
• Reload speed: Slow
• Cyclic rate: Low

The MP5-Navy's sister is powerful, but slow in reload and cyclic rate. Accuracy over speed may prove useful if you burst and take cover. Because of it's slow cyclic rate (the slowest in the game besides pistols), it proves useless. Unless this weapon is modified in the future, it's completely useless. Avoid it.

USP (Universal Self-Loading Pistol).45ACP Tactical

• Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
• Cost: $500
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 12 rounds
• Max Reserved Ammo: 48 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: Attach/Detach Silencer
• Power: Medium-High
• Range: Medium
• Accuracy: Medium
• Ammo: .45 ACP (12- round clips)
• Reload speed: Fast
• Cyclic rate: High

With a free silencer and a powerful caliber some would wonder if the Glock is useless, but the USP fails when compared to the number of rounds it holds. You can turn this into a fast firing demon by quickly tapping the fire button multiple times and aiming at the chest and head.

XM1014 (M4 Super 90)

• Manufacturer: Benelli/Heckler & Koch
• Cost: $3000
• Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 7 shells
• Max Reserved Ammo: 32 Rounds
• Special Weapon Function: None
• Power: Very high (up close)/Weak (over distance)
• Range: Medium
• Accuracy: Less accurate over distance
• Ammo: 12-Gauge shells (8-shell boxes)
• Reload speed: Medium
• Cyclic rate: High

The fully auto shotgun of CS, the xm1014 should be treated like the M3, only less accurate and faster firing capabilities. This weapon can't fire underwater.