Holdout weapons

Holdout weapons is a term used to describe weapons which can be brought into certain "weapon-free" areas — primarily the three Strip casinos (Gomorrah, The Tops, and Ultra-Luxe)— without being taken from the player. What weapons are classified as "holdouts" depends on the player's Sneak skill, with one list for players with a skill level below 50 and another for players with a skill level of 50 or above. Internally these lists are referred to as Holdout Weapons and Improved Holdout Weapons, respectively.

"Standard" Holdout Weapons

 * See also: Category:Fallout: New Vegas holdout weapons

These weapons are always able to be concealed and brought into "weapon-free" areas, regardless of the player's Sneak skill.

Improved Holdout Weapons

 * See also: Category:Fallout: New Vegas improved holdout weapons

These weapons can be brought into "weapon-free" areas only if the player has a Sneak skill of 50 or above.

Note that this list does not replace the "standard" list of holdout weapons; weapons from the "standard" holdout weapons list are always able to be brought into "weapon-free" areas, regardless of skill.