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Carbine Rifle

The standard. Not the most powerful rifle in Leonida. Not the most accurate at extreme range. The most useful across the widest set of situations. That is why it is the carbine.

Lethality
High
Intermediate rifle cartridge. Decisive at all standard engagement distances in Vice County.
Effective Range
Medium-Long
Effective across the full range of typical Leonida engagements. Loses accuracy advantage to bolt-action at extreme distance.
Construction
Steel / Polymer — Modular Rail
Standard carbine configuration. Picatinny rail accepts optics and accessories. Magazine-fed.

Dossier

The carbine is the baseline from which every other rifle decision in Leonida is made. VCPD carries it. The Leonida State Police carries it. The Leonida Cartel carries it. When every faction in a territory is running the same platform, the platform is reliable.

The modular configuration allows optics, suppressors, and grip accessories. In practice the configuration that shows up most often in Vice County is the standard iron sight setup because the engagement ranges in an urban environment do not require magnification.

For the protagonists it is the primary long arm. When Lucia or Jason needs to hold a position, cover a route, or engage beyond pistol range without committing to a heavier platform, this is what appears in the footage.

On Record

Trailer 1
Carried by Jason Duval during an active operation in Vice County. Iron sights, standard configuration.
Trailer 2
VCPD officers armed with carbines during a high-level response in Vice City. Standard issue law enforcement loadout.

Frequently Asked

How does the Carbine Rifle stack up against the other rifles?
It sits between the Standard Assault Rifle and the Heavy Rifle. Better accuracy and range than the standard, better handling than the heavy. The balanced option when you don't need maximum stopping power.
Where can you get the Carbine Rifle in Leonida?
Ammu-Nation is the confirmed weapon retailer in Leonida — Phil Cassidy's name is on the billboard. Specific stock, pricing, and unlock conditions aren't confirmed yet.
Who are the confirmed Carbine Rifle carriers in Leonida?
Jason and Lucia are confirmed, along with VCPD, Leonida State Police, and the Leonida Cartel. It shows up across the widest range of factions in official footage.