True Detective - Season 2 features Colin Farrell as Ray Velcoro, a compromised detective, Rachel McAdams as Ani Bezzerides, a Ventura County Sheriff detective, Taylor Kitsch as Paul Woodrugh, a California Highway Patrolman, and Vince Vaughn as Frank Semyon, a career criminal. Together, they must navigate a web of conspiracy in the aftermath of a murder and the secret occult history of the United States transportation system. Nic Pizzolato, who wrote all eight episodes of Season 1, scripted all eight episodes of Season 2, and several episodes were directed by Justin Lin. The series aired on HBO on June 2015.
The following weapons were used in Season 2 of the television series True Detective:
Detective Ani Bezzerides (Rachel McAdams) and her colleagues in the Ventura County Sheriffs Department carry the SIG-Sauer P226 E2. A cartel member who confronts Frank Semyon (Vince Vaughn) and guards at the sex party in "Church in Ruins" (S02E06) also carry the P226. In "Black Maps and Motel Rooms" (S02E07), former Black Mountain operatives working for Ares Security appear to carry P226's as their sidearms. In "Omega Station" (S02E08), transit security officers at the Anaheim Transportation Center and Mexican cartel soldiers are also seen armed with P226's.
SIG-Sauer P226 Elite
Frank Semyon (Vince Vaughn) is seen retrieving his nickel SIG-Sauer P226 Elite when someone knocks on his door in "Other Lives" (S02E05). He is later seen with it whilst searching a house and confronting cartel members in "Church in Ruins" (S02E06), and later whilst ambushing Osip and McCandless in "Omega Station" (S02E08).
Browning Hi-Power
Detective Ray Velcoro (Colin Farrell) and Chief William Holloway (Afemo Omilami) of the Vinci Police Department carry the Browning Hi-Power with wooden grips as their sidearms. In "Black Maps and Motel Rooms", Paul Woodrugh (Taylor Kitsch) disarms Holloway of his Hi-Power, and uses it to fight off former Black Mountain mercenaries working for Ares Security.
Colt M1911
The leader of the Mexican cartel is seen with a Colt M1911 tucked in his waistband when he confronts Frank Semyon (Vince Vaughn) in "Omega Station" (S02E08).
Colt Combat Commander
Lieutenant Kevin Burris (James Frain) of the Vinci Police Department carries a Colt Combat Commander as his sidearm, using it in both "Black Maps and Motel Rooms" (S02E07) and "Omega Station" (S02E08).
Glock 17
Detective Ray Velcoro (Colin Farrell) is briefly seen with a holstered Glock 17 in a flashback to when he was a deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. One of Frank's men and one of the cartel soldiers who confronts him in "Church in Ruins" (S02E06) are also armed with Glock 17s. A cartel member who carjacks Frank in "Omega Station" (S02E08) is also armed with a Glock. Ani Bezzerides (Rachel McAdams) is briefly seen with a Glock at the end of the same episode.
Glock 17 (Full Auto Conversion)
In "Down Will Come" (S02E04) Ledo Amarilla (Cesar Garcia) is seen dual wielding Glock 17s that have been converted to fire full auto.
Smith & Wesson 4006
Officer Paul Woodrugh (Taylor Kitsch) of the California Highway Patrol carries a Smith & Wesson 4006 as his duty sidearm. In "Church in Ruins" (S02E06), a cartel soldier draws what appears to be a 4006 on Frank.
Multiple officers and detectives with the Vinci Police Department carry the Beretta 92FS as their duty sidearms, prominently seen during the firefight in "Down Will Come" (S02E04). Detective Ani Bezzerides (Rachel McAdams) attempts to use a fallen detectives Beretta after her P226 runs dry in the same episode, only to discover it is also unloaded. Ivar (Andy Mackenzie), one of Frank's men, is also seen armed with a Beretta in "Church in Ruins" (S02E06).
Heckler & Koch USP
In "Church in Ruins" (S02E06), Nails (Chris Kerson) is seen armed with a Heckler & Koch USP when accompanying Frank to an address used by a suspect in the Caspere murder.
Olympic Arms OA-93
During the "meeting" with Danny Santos in "Maybe Tomorrow" (S02E03), Ivar (Andy Mackenzie), one of Frank's men, can be seen pulling an Olympic Arms OA-93 to keep Santos' henchmen at bay.
Revolvers
Colt Python
Once Ledo Amarilla's Glock 17s run dry, he is seen taking a hostage with a Colt Python in "Down Will Come" (S02E04).
Smith & Wesson Model 60
A Smith & Wesson Model 60 is briefly seen with Jordan Semyon (Kelly Reilly) at the start of "Church of Ruins" (S02E06). Frank Semyon (Vince Vaughn) appears to use the same revolver throughout "Black Maps and Motel Rooms" (S02E07) and "Omega Station" (S02E08).
Submachine Guns
Steyr SPP
A Steyr SPP is seen with one of the armed gunmen engaging Velcoro and Woodrugh near the end of "Down Will Come" (S02E04).
Assault Rifles
AKMSU
Gunmen working for Ledo Amarilla (Cesar Garcia) use AKMSUs near the end of "Down Will Come" (S2E04) during a joint VPD-VCSO-CHP operation.
Shotguns
Mossberg 500 Cruiser
What appears to be a Mossberg 500 Cruiser shotgun loaded with rubber buckshot is used by "The Birdman" during a confrontation at the end of in "Night Finds You" (S2E02). Frank Semyon (Vince Vaughn) later purchases one, which is used by Ray Velcoro (Colin Farrell) during "Omega Station" (S02E08).
Remington 870
A Remington 870 is seen in the hands of a uniformed Vinci Police Department officer near the end of "Down Will Come" (S02E04).
Sawed Off Shotgun
During the "meeting" with Danny Santos in "Maybe Tomorrow" (S02E03), Nails (Chris Kerson) can be seen pulling a sawed off shotgun of indeterminate make.
Other
Sage Control SL-6 Rotary Launcher
In "Omega Station" (S02E08), one of the many weapons purchased by Frank Semyon (Vince Vaughn) from the Armenians in a Sage Control SL-6 Rotary Launcher loaded with tear gas canisters. It is later used by Ray Velcoro (Colin Farrell) during the ambush on Osip and McCandless.
M203 Grenade Launcher
One of the assault rifles purchased by Frank Semyon (Vince Vaughn) in "Omega Station" (S02E08) is equipped with an M203 Grenade Launcher. Frank later uses it to fire tear gas canisters into the cabin where Osip and McCandless are meeting.
X26 Taser
Officer Paul Woodrugh (Taylor Kitsch) of the California Highway Patrol is also seen with a holstered X26 Taser in episode one and various promotional stills.