Location: Given to you by Cybil in the cafe.
Description: Normal handgun that holds 15 bullets. Ammo is very easy to come by for this weapon, and it is effective on most basic enemies in the game.

Damage: 2/5
Speed: 4/5

Kitchen Knife

Location: Found in the cafe at the beginning of the game.
Description: This weapon is weak, has a short range and therefore is practically useless. Best to just use the handgun until you find the pipe.

Damage: 1/5
Speed: 4/5

Lead Pipe

Location: At the end of the alley that Harry goes to find Cheryl.
Description: This is a weak melee weapon, but is more effective than the kitchen knife, and doesn't take ammo like the handgun. Recommended only for use if you are low on ammo.

Damage: 2/5
Speed: 3/5

Shotgun

Location: Alternate school in the first floor boy's bathroom (or rumored to be in the police station if you forget it in the school. I can't confirm this.)
Description: Stronger than the handgun, but slower. Good for the bosses until you get the rifle. Ammo is a lot less common than the handgun ammo. Holds six shells.

Damage: 3/5
Speed: 3/5

Emergency Hammer

Location: Alternate Hospital basement in the generator room.
Description: Best melee weapon in the game. With this you can kill normal enemies with only a few hits, even in hard mode.

Damage: 4/5
Speed: 3/5

Axe

Location: Green Lion Antiques, in the room with the altar.
Description: Pointless weapon. If you have the hammer or even the pipe, there is no need to use this weapon.

Damage: 2/5
Speed: 3/5

Hunting Rifle

Location: Silent Hill Central shopping mall, in the area where you fight the Twinfeeler boss.
Description: Best gun in the game, though ammo is really rare to find. Save this for difficult bosses towards the end of the game.

Damage: 5/5
Speed: 2/5