Firework Launcher
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The Firework Launcher is a single-shot Heavy weapon in Grand Theft Auto V. It resembles a makeshift rocket launcher assembled from wood, cardboard, PVC pipe and scrap pieces, with a flimsy cardboard blast shield bearing a painted crosshair. A Freedom Fireworks logo appears on its body. Rather than launching a conventional anti-tank round, it fires a skyrocket that shrieks before bursting in colour.
In the original version of Grand Theft Auto V, Ammu-Nation sells the Firework Launcher for $65,000. It is also added to Franklin's inventory after "Franklin and Lamar", carrying no more than two rockets at that point. In Grand Theft Auto Online, it is distributed to players who log in during the Independence Day Special and Festive Surprise events, and it has also returned during special holiday events.
Its rockets travel as fast as those of the Rocket Launcher, but expire sooner and give it less reach. With damage rated at 45, accuracy at 12, range at 60 and a 10-round capacity, it is weaker than the RPG and vehicle-mounted launchers. A direct hit can kill a target, while nearby targets are knocked back by its smaller blast. It is chiefly used to light the skies over Los Santos and Blaine County, though its explosions can frighten pedestrians, start fires and attract a wanted level.
Trivia
- ◆This is one of two ranged weapons in the game that lack any complex aiming reticules, the other weapon being the Flare Gun.
- ◆However, unlike the Flare Gun, the Firework Launcher lacks both Simple and Complex display reticules.
- ◆Certain tints appear to change the overall appearance of the weapon. For example, the default tint makes it look like PVC pipe painted in matte paint, while the LSPD tint makes it look similar to carbon fiber instead of painted over PVC pipe
- ◆When Gold Tint is applied to the Firework Launcher, the Firework itself appears to turn pink, most likely a sexual innuendo to a penis, a reference to Rockstar's crude humor. This is maybe a visual pun on the slang term for a penis, "Bazooka", which the Firework Launcher is partially based upon.
- ◆When firing the Firework Launcher at the sky, it will cause pedestrians to be terrified and flee, as it is still counted as a heavy weapon.
- ◆During Independence Day, the Firework Launcher fires white, red and blue colors by default, while at Christmas, it fires white, red and green colors by default.
- ◆The HUD icon appears to lack the "blast shield".
- ◆After The Criminal Enterprises update, ammo can be freely replenished for the launcher by buying "all" ammo from the interaction menu when on foot.
- Class
- Heavy
- Type
- Rocketlauncher
- Fire mode
- Single-Shot
- Manufacturer
- Not stated
- Price
- $65,000
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Last verified September 14, 2026