Gang Related was a 2014 television crime series that starred Ramón Rodríguez as Ryan Lopez, a young man secretly raised by a prominent Los Angeles crime family to infiltrate the ranks of the LAPD. Upon his appointment to the Department's elite Gang Task Force, Lopez finds himself questioning whether to maintain his loyalties to his fellow officers or to his gang family. The series aired for 13 episodes in the US on the FOX network in the summer of 2014 and the cast included Terry O'Quinn, Sung Kang, RZA, and Cliff Curtis.
The following weapons were used in the television series Gang Related (2014):
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS is used by gang members throughout the series. In the middle of "La Luz Verde", it's used by corrupt LA Sheriff's officer Rafael Nunez (Ben Bray) when Ryan barges into his residence at Panorama City.
A Metas Cartel gangster opens fire at GTF officers during a raid in "Pilot" (S1E01).
A Metas Cartel gangster struggles against Javier Acosta to fire his 92FS near the end of "Dia De Todos Los Santos".
Deputy Nunez aims the barrel of his 92FS at Ryan's forehead in "La Luz Verde".
The 92FS is aimed at Ryan after he holsters his SIS.
Beretta 92G Elite 1A
In "Perros" (S1E04), a gangster holds a nurse hostage with what appears to be a Beretta 92G Elite 1A.
Beretta 92G Elite1A - 9x19mm
A gangster holds a nurse hostage. (S1E04)
Glock 17
The Glock 17 is the original sidearm of Det. Ryan Lopez before he switches to the Kimber. The Generation 4 Glock 17 is the sidearm of FBI Special Agent Tae Kim (Sung Kang). Sonny Watts (Myron Prime) uses a two-tone Glock 17 with an extended magazine during a standoff before being disarmed by Vee in "El Zorro y el Gallinero" (S1E08).
3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm
3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm
FBI Special Agent Tae Kim (
Sung Kang) has his Glock 17 Gen 4 drawn in "Invierno Cayo" (S1E05).
Glock 17 - stainless slide with extended magazine
Sonny holding the two-tone Glock 17 with the extended magazine to Vee's head in "El Zorro y el Gallinero" (S1E08).
Glock 19
The Glock 19 is the sidearm of ICE Agent Veronica "Vee" Dotsen (Inbar Lavi). It appears that an airsoft Glock 19 GBB stands in for the real Glock 19 at times due to not having markings.
3rd Generation Glock 19 - 9x19mm
ICE Agent Veronica "Vee" Dotsen (
Inbar Lavi) is armed with her Glock 19 as she clears an apartment hallway in the middle of "El Zorro y el Gallinero" (S1E08).
Vee aims her Glock 19 at Javier Acosta after being cornered near the end of "El Buey Y el Alacran".
Heckler & Koch P7M13
A stainless steel Heckler & Koch P7M13 is used by Javier Acosta (Cliff Curtis) near the end of "Dia De Todos Los Santos" to fire at Metas Cartel gangsters, including Miguel Salazar.
Heckler & Koch P7M13 in Satin Nickel Finish - 9x19mm
Javier reaches out for the dropped P7M13.
A wounded Javier aims the fired P7M13. Note the slight bluriness as part of SFX to depict the said effect on him after being attacked several times.
IMI Desert Eagle Mark VII
A Long Beach Lords gangster threatens Daniel with the IMI Desert Eagle Mark VII during a meditation attempt in "Almadena".
Nickel-Plated Desert Eagle Mark VII - .357 Magnum.
The Desert Eagle aimed at Daniel's temple. Note the Magnum Research markings on the pistol, the company being responsible for bringing it into North America.
Kimber SIS
In "Pilot" (S1E01), Det. Ryan Lopez (Ramon Rodriguez) is given a Kimber SIS pistol that he carries throughout the series. The SIS pistol also is carried by Sam Chapel (Terry O'Quinn). In "Pilot" (S1E01), Chapel identifies the pistol as a "Kimber 1911". This particular model was originally manufactured for members of the LAPD's elite Special Investigation Section.
Sam Chapel (
Terry O'Quinn) fires the SIS at Metas Cartel gangsters in the same pistol.
In "Sangre Por Sangre" (S1E02), Ryan draws his Kimber at Cassius's CI.
Ryan shows his
Kimber SIS to Clark Schiller to threaten him to pin the "murder" of a Long Beach Lord enforcer's child on him in "Invierno Cayo" (S1E05).
Sam takes aim with his SIS at an entry point at a Metas Cartel hideout during an anti-gang raid in "Dia De Todos Los Santos".
Ryan aims the SIS at Javier near the end of "El Buey Y el Alacran".
SIG-Sauer P229
The SIG-Sauer P229 is the sidearm carried by DEA Agent Cassius Green (RZA) throughout the series.
In "Sangre Por Sangre" (S1E02), DEA Agent Cassius Green (
RZA) draws his P229 during a GTF raid.
Armed with the SIG-Sauer P229, Cassius corners Yuri Letnov at the start of "Perros" (S1E04).
Smith & Wesson 469
A Russian gangster appears to be armed with a Smith & Wesson 469 at the entrance of the pet clinic after the GTF initiates a raid in the middle of "Perros" (S1E04).
Smith & Wesson 469 - 9x19mm
The gangster aims his sidearm at the entrance in the middle of "Perros" (S1E04).
The gangster goes down while holding the pistol in "Perros" (S1E04).
Smith & Wesson 5906
In "Invierno Cayo" (S1E05), a Smith & Wesson 5906 pistol is used by Andy Schiller (Jake Borelli) while under the influence of contaminated butter drugs. LAPD IA Detective Paul Carter (Jay Karnes) appears to have a 5906 in his duty holster, first seen in "El Zorro y el Gallinero".
Early Model Smith & Wesson 5906 with adjustable sights - 9x19mm.
The Smith & Wesson 5906 being fired at partygoers. (S1E05)
Andy shoots Lopez while under the influence of fake butter. (S1E05)
The 5906 seen in the duty holster of IA Detective Paul Carter (
Jay Karnes).
Carter takes his holstered sidearm from his desk drawer near the end of "Almadena".
Taurus PT 24/7
A Taurus PT 24/7 is brandished by a Korean drug dealer named Eddy Lin when the GTF tries to make an arrest in "Invierno Cayo" (S1E05).
The PT 24/7 as held by Lin. (S1E05)
Taurus PT911
A Taurus PT911 was handed to Daniel Acosta (Jay Hernandez) by a Metas Cartel gangster in "Regreso Del Infierno" (S1E07).
Stainless Taurus PT911 9x19mm
Daniel aims the PT911 at a Metas Cartel gangster.
The Metas Cartel gangster taunts Daniel. Note the PT911 markings on the pistol.
Walther PPK
A Walther PPK was used by Carlos Acosta to kill Detective James Tanner in "Pilot" (S1E01).
Walther PPK stainless - 9mm Kurz aka .380 ACP
Lopez hides the PPK from his fellow GTF officers in "Pilot" (S1E01).
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 36
A Smith & Wesson Model 36 revolver is found in Nunez's house in "La Luz Verde."
Smith & Wesson Model 36 revolver with square butt - .38 Special.
The GTF uncovers the revolver.
Submachine Guns
Brügger & Thomet MP9
The Brügger & Thomet MP9s are used by Metas Cartel assassins in "Dia De Todos Los Santos" as their main weapon.
Brügger & Thomet MP9 - 9x19mm.
A Metas Cartel assassin fires the MP9 at a family locked inside a taco truck.
A good closeup of the MP9 being fired.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
The Heckler & Koch MP5A3s are used by the members of the Gang Task Force as well as gangsters throughout the series.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with navy trigger group - 9x19mm.
Special Agent Kim charges at gangsters while firing the MP5A3 in "Pilot" (S1E01).
Special Agent Green aims the railed MP5A3 at Diego Diaz after he and his family are lifted from their house in "Pecados del Padre" (S1E03).
A Meta Cartel assassin secures a teddy bear in "Pecados del Padre" (S1E03). Note the MP5A3 slung on his chest.
Heckler & Koch UMP
Several gangsters and assassins are armed with the Heckler & Koch UMP throughout the series.
Heckler & Koch UMP 45 - .45 ACP
A Metas Cartel gangster charges towards GTF officers in "Pilot" (S1E01).
A Metas Cartel assassin searches an abandoned room in "Pecados del Padre" (S1E03).
Intratec TEC-9
Some gangsters use the Intratec TEC-9 as a weapon of choice in the series.
LBL gangsters approach Carlos Acosta's SUV near the end of "Pilot" (S1E01).
A Metas Cartel gangster keep an eye on the drug processing in "Almadena".
Ingram MAC-10
What appears to be an MAC-10 is used by a Metas Cartel gangster during a raid in "Almadena".
MAC-10 was used by Jamie Lee Curtis in the film
True Lies - 9x19mm Parabellum. When the gun fell down the flight of stairs, wire was wrapped around the trigger to get the effect.
The MAC-10 in the hands of a Metas Cartel gangster after he is shot by GTF officers.
Assault Rifles
AKMS
What appears to be an AKMS is used by a Chino Skins armored car robber in "Pilot" (S1E01). Metas Cartel gangster use them as their main weapon in "Almadena".
AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm
The robber on the left opens fire with the AKMS. (S1E01)
A Metas Cartel gangster guards a Metas drug processing operation.
You can see the folding stock of the AKMS as a Metas Cartel gangster gives himself up.
AKMSU
The AKMSU is a weapon frequently carried by gangsters in the series.
AKMSU Krinkov - 7.62x39mm. This is a blank adapted full auto transferable AKM (7.62x39mm) pistol that was converted into a Krinkov via parts kit. Guns just like this one have been used in
Tropic Thunder,
Three Kings, and numerous other movies and TV shows.
One of the LBL gangsters is armed with an AKMSU in "Pilot" (S1E01).
A couple of LA gangsters open fire with the AKMSU at GTF officers in "Entre Dos Tierras" (S1E06).
Beto (
Antonio Jaramillo) opens fire with the AKMSU by shooting it above the heads of LEOs near the end of "Regreso Del Infierno" (S1E07).
Colt Model 933
The Colt Model 933 is the main rifle carried by Gang Task Force, FBI SWAT and DEA SRT officers. Some of the rifles seen are actually Classic Army M15A4 CQB airsoft replicas.
Colt Model 933 5.56x45mm with M68 Aimpoint scope and Surefire M900 weapon-light fore-grip
In "Sangre Por Sangre" (S1E02), ICE Agent Veronica "Vee" Dotsen (
Inbar Lavi) is armed with the rifle, which is actually a Classic Army M15A4 CQB airsoft replica (Note the "Armalite" markings over the magwell).
Special Agents Kim and Dotsen are armed with 933s as they sweep a hallway (S1E04).
Lopez is "forced" to open fire on a Los Angelicos gangster near the end of "Entre Does Tierras" (S1E06).
Cassius aims the Model 933 at hijackers in "Regreso Del Infierno" after the unmarked DEA van was seized (S1E07).
The M15A4 held by Special Agent Kim in "Dia De Todos Los Santos", which further confirms that CA AEGs are used for scenes where actors/stuntmen involved do not need to fire a weapon in a scene.
A FBI SWAT officer is armed with a M933 when he goes with the GTF to raid a Metas Cartel hideout in "Almadena".
FN SCAR-L
An FN SCAR-L is seen used by a Chino Skins armored car robber who is chasing down an armored truck in "Pilot" (S1E01).
FN SCAR-L STD - 5.56x45mm NATO
An armored car robber in "Pilot" (S1E01) opens fire with the FN SCAR-L.
Heckler & Koch G36C
Vee (Inbar Lavi) is armed with a Heckler & Koch G36C, replacing the Colt Model 933 in "Entre Dos Tierras" (S1E06).
Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm with RIS foregrip
Vee runs with the G36C during a GTF raid in "Entre Dos Tierras" (S1E06).
Heckler & Koch G36C with an attached EOTech sight - 5.56x45mm
Moving in to seize a Metas Cartel hideout in "Dia De Todos Los Santos". Note the EOTech sight mounted on the upper receiver and the taclight attached on the foregrip.
Heckler & Koch HK416D
In "Sangre Por Sangre" (S1E02), Vee's (Inbar Lavi) Colt M933 briefly turns into a Heckler & Koch HK416D in a continuity error. Tio Gordo (Emilio Rivera) does a brass check on a HK416D from the hidden arsenal in "Regreso Del Infierno" (S1E07). In the same episode, Ryan (Ramon Rodriguez) arms himself with an HK416D.
Heckler & Koch HK416D - 5.56x45mm NATO
Ryan aims the HK416D at DEA officers after their transport vehicle was hijacked in "Regreso Del Infierno" (S1E07).
Sniper Rifles
Barrett M82A1
In "Pilot" (S1E01), Vee (Inbar Lavi) is seen using a Barrett M82A1 to provide cover.
Vee peers through the riflescope of the M82A1 during a raid in "Pilot" (S1E01).
Nemesis Arms Vanquish
A Nemesis Arms Vanquish is seen in the GTF's armory/locker room in the middle of "Almadena".
Nemesis Arms Vanquish - .308 Winchester.
The Vanquish on top of a shelf inside the armory.
Shotguns
Remington 870 (Breacher)
A Remington 870 shotgun fitted with a pistol grip, breaching muzzle, and saddle shell holder is used by officers of the Gang Task Force to breach locked doors.
Remington 870 Breacher Muzzle - 12 gauge.
In "Pilot" (S1E01), ICE Agent Veronica "Vee" Dotsen (
Inbar Lavi) uses the Remington 870 to breach a locked door.
In "Sangre Por Sangre" (S1E02), Tae uses the Remington during a raid.
Cassius pumps the Remington 870 to eject an empty shell after he guns down a Russian gangster in the middle of "Perros" (S1E04).
Mossberg 500
A LBL gangster uses a Mossberg 500AT at the end of "Pilot" (S1E01).
Mossberg 500AT Shotgun - 12 Gauge. Note the wood furniture.
On the left, a LBL gangster uses a
Mossberg 500AT at the end of "Pilot" (S1E01).
Benelli M1 Super 90
A Benelli M1 Super 90 is seen used by Rodriguez's partner, Detective James Tanner (Ross Thomas) at the beginning of "Pilot" (S1E01).
Benelli M1 Super 90 - 12 gauge
Grenades
Model 7290 Flashbang
A Model 7290 Flashbang is used by Mete Cartel assassins in the middle of "Pecados del Padre" (S1E03).
Dummy Model 7290 flashbang grenade
The primed Model 7290 hurled into a room at the abandoned school. (S1E03)
Grenade Launchers
AGS-17
An AGS-17 automatic grenade launcher is seen at the debriefing screen at GTF headquarters in the middle of "El Buey Y el Alacran".
AGS-17 "Plamya" on tripod - 30mm.
The AGS-30 on the right side of the screen.
Rocket Launchers
Airtronic RPG-7
A LA gangster helps out Ryan evade LAPD pursuit by using an Airtronic RPG-7 to scare off LAPD and media choppers away near the end of "Regreso Del Infierno" (S1E07).
A LA gangster scopes out LAPD and media choppers from the mounted riflescope on the Airtronic RPG-7.
Rocket Launchers
Three rocket launchers are seen on the debriefing screen at GTF headquarters in the middle of "El Buey Y el Alacran". Though they could be (from top to bottom) an M72 LAW, an M136 AT4, and an M141 SMAW-D it is more likely they are RPG-18, RPG-22 or RPG-26 launchers given that this is an arms deal with the Bratva.
The three rocket launchers on the left side of the screen.
Mines
TS-50
A TS-50 landmine was used to breach an armored car at the start of "Pilot" (S1E01).
The mine being prepped for detonation. (S1E01)
Others
Los Angelicos Arsenal
Tio shows off the LA Arsenal to Ryan and the other LA gangsters in preparation to hijack the Fishscale-type cocaine in "Regreso Del Infierno" (S1E07).
On the weapons box, you can see AK-based assault rifles with a couple of HK 416s on the right.
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