Built for builders
From indie game studios to defense contractors, the GunSpec API powers the tools that need accurate, structured firearms data.
Game Development
Ship realistic weapon systems in days, not months
Stop manually tuning weapon stats. GunSpec provides 8 game-ready attributes scored 0–100 and derived from real-world ballistics. Classify weapons by gameplay archetype, freeze stats with versioned snapshots, and flag balance outliers automatically.
- 8 pre-computed stats: damage, accuracy, range, fire rate, mobility, recoil, reload speed, concealment
- Versioned snapshots — freeze game stats for a live release, update on your schedule
- Balance reports flag weapons where game stats diverge from real-world performance
See it in action
Real-world examples of how GunSpec API data powers applications across industries.
Glock 17 Gen5
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Semi-Auto PistolGame Asset Pipelines
Map real-world specifications to Unity and Unreal weapon blueprints. Pre-computed game stats, archetype classification, and balance validation built in.
Training Simulations
Build region-accurate scenarios with verified ballistic data, physical dimensions, and military adoption records by country and force type.
Technical Documents
Pull spec data directly into Excel, Google Sheets, or any reporting tool via API scripting. Automate spec sheets, procurement docs, and armorer's manuals with verified dimensions, materials, and ballistics.
View templates →Excel & Spreadsheets
Use VBA macros, Python scripts, or Google Apps Script to pull live firearms data into spreadsheets. Build automated inventory reports, spec comparison matrices, and procurement cost sheets that refresh on demand.
View templates →fetch("api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms") → .xlsxAutomated Reports
Generate PDF procurement reports, platform evaluations, and armorer's manuals from API data with Python, Node.js, or any language. Every field sourced, every stat verified, every document up to date.
View templates →Caliber Reference
Navigate cartridge ancestry chains, compare ballistic properties side-by-side, and explore parent-child caliber relationships across families.
Content Verification
Fact-check firearms data in journalism, film production, and editorial workflows. Data confidence scores flag uncertain entries automatically.
Ship with confidence
Freeze your weapon stats at a specific version. Update on your schedule, not ours. Every snapshot is immutable — your live game never gets surprise balance changes.
Freeze
Create a snapshot to lock all game stats at their current values
Ship
Point your game client at the snapshot version for stable, predictable behavior
Update
When you're ready, create a new snapshot and update your client on your terms
// Fetch game stats from a frozen snapshot const res = await fetch( 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/game-stats/versions/2026.1/firearms/m4a1', { headers: { 'X-API-Key': API_KEY } } ) const { data } = await res.json() // data.damage = 65, data.version = "2026.1"
Ready to integrate?
Start with the Explorer tier — 200 requests/month, no credit card required. Upgrade when you're ready.
$ curl https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/m4a1 { "id": "m4a1-carbine", "name": "M4A1 Carbine", "manufacturer": "Colt Defense", "caliber": "5.56×45mm NATO", "weight_kg": 2.88, "barrel_length_mm": 368, "rate_of_fire": 950, "effective_range_m": 500, "game_stats": { "damage": 65, "accuracy": 72, "range": 78, "fire_rate": 78 } }