In Metal Gear Solid, Solid Snake relies on his military and stealth skills to survive. However, when his skills can't help him, that's when weapons and other pieces of equipment come in handy. Below are a few things that Solid Snake has used.
Weapons:
Beretta M9: Ty Shooting, 5 areas
SOCOM Pistol: Gd Shooting, 5 areas
FA-MAS: Ex Shooting, 7 areas
AKS 74: Ex Shooting, 10 areas
Sniper Rifle: Ex Shooting, 20 areas
M-203: Ex Shooting, 10 areas, capable of firing a grenade up to 5 areas away
Grenade: Am Edge in 1 area
Stun Grenade: Stuns all opponents in 1 area for 1-10 rounds
Equipment:
Kevlar Body Armor: Gives wearer Gd protection vs. Physical and Shooting
Gas Mask: Allows wearer to have 1 hour supply of air
Binoculars: Magnifies up to 60 times
Night Vision: Wearer doesn't suffer any penalties while in darkness
Thermal Goggles: Wearer doesn't suffer any penalties while in darkness
Directional Mic: Allows character to listen with In Hearing
Bomb Sniffer: Allows user to detect a bomb within a 7 area radius with Am ability