Franklin’s loyalty is tested and his aim put to the ultimate challenge in The Long Stretch, a high-stakes mission in Grand Theft Auto V. Navigate intense gang shootouts, evade relentless police pursuit, and make split-second decisions to secure victory—all while striving for gold medal perfection. Are you ready to face the heat?
Mission 7 – The Long Stretch general information
Way to unlock: You need to complete Main mission 6 (Father/Son). After some time, next to Franklin’s house, there will appear a marker informing you that you can start a new mission (letter F on the world map).
Playable characters: Franklin
Additional information: this mission’s constituent parts is, predominantly, a series of quite demanding shootouts when you will have to monitor not only your own health, but also that of your companions. On the other hand, you do not need to make any preparations in particular, because this will constitute a part of this mission. The end of this mission, is a three-star police pursuit which, due to Franklin’s skills, should not prove to be too demanding.
Mission 7 – The Long Stretch full walkthrough
The Ammu-Nation store
Return to Franklin’s house and enter, which should initiate a cutscene. After it finishes, get into the car parked in front of the building (Albany Emperor), with Lamar and Stretch, and drive to the Ammu-Nation store, located to the North of here, which specializes in trading guns.
You need to buy a shotgun and a flashlight for it
Enter the store and approach the salesman to start the purchase. The compulsory purchase is the 550 dollar-worth Pump Shotgun, plus an upgrade in the form of a 472 dollar-worth flashlight. If you have enough money, it may be a good idea to get prepared for the future fights and obtain some other kinds of firearms, grenades and a good armor. After you finish shopping, return to your car.
The plant’s entrance
The next destination is the Recycling Plant located to the South-West of the store. After you get there, prepare your shotgun (or any other good weapon). Enter the building and go to the upper floor, thus reaching the room where you will watch another cutscene.
The first group of enemies
Right after the cutscene, dash into the neighboring room, stand behind the crates and start firing at the first group of the Ballas. It is a good idea to use the newly-bought shotgun here, because, in most cases, a single shot will do the trick. Remember, also, that you need to monitor Lamar’s and Stretch’s health because the death of either of them equals failing the entire mission automatically. After you eliminate the enemies, collect the ammo and weapons from their corpses, and follow your companions.
Watch out for the two enemies that will cut through the door in the location shown in the screenshot. You need to shoot them as quickly as possible (again, the shotgun will come in handy here), to prevent Lamar from dying. There are more gangster waiting for you in the neighboring room and you should not haste about walking into that room, and hide behind a good cover to eliminate all enemies without any pressure.
The last big hall in the plant
Reach the staircase and keep vigilant, while climbing down the staircase because you will bump into a hostile gangster. Open the yellow door, hide behind the crates and eliminate the enemies. Walk into a much larger area and start eliminating the gangsters. During the fire exchange, try and keep away from the right side of this area because, soon this part will catch fire and, as a result, a moment’s inattention could end up really badly for your character.
Go now towards the exit (you should notice a first-aid-kit along your way), deal with the last group of gangsters in the nearby corridor. After you exit the building, quickly select the Assault Rifle from your inventory (you probably collected one of these from one of the corpses) or any other weapon effective at a longer distance. You need to eliminate the two sharpshooters onboard the police chopper (the above screenshot).
Escape over the rooftops
Follow Lamar and Stretch and go towards the yellow ladder. Start sprinting (by tapping rhythmically on the run button) over the rooftops. Keep close to your allies, ignore the nearby enforcers. Jump over the wall and locate a four-door car, as quickly as possible, and get into it.
You need to keep wits about yourself and use Franklin’s skills to lose the tail
Now, you will have to escape a three-star police pursuit and, if you have not yet participated in this kind of things, it is good to know that, apart from the squad car, also a police chopper will join the chase. You need to lose the policemen so, first you need to move ahead of the enforcers and find an underground parking lot, or a tunnel or (if there is nothing better around) and alley or any other secluded place where you can wait until the chase is over. During your escape, it is a good idea to use Franklin’s special skill, to be able to take sharp turns and get into the narrow alleyways without any problems. In order to, officially, complete this mission, you need to take your friends into the vicinities of Franklin’s house.
Rewards and challenges in mission 7 – The Long Stretch
Rewards for the completion of the mission:
- A new contact to Franklin’s contact list added: Stretch
Requirements for the completion of the mission in 100%:
- Accuracy – You need to complete this mission with the accuracy ranking of, at least, 60%. I recommend that you use a shotgun of high striking power and a wide spread, and also not to overdo while attempting to lay fire on the people onboard the police chopper
- Headshots – You need to kill ten enemies by shooting them on the head.
- Unmarked – You need to complete this mission without sustaining heavy damage. Along your way, make a regular use of covers and watch out in the corridors where there is nowhere to hide, and rely on,. e.g. a powerful shotgun. Also, do not let neither the chopper crew, nor the policemen in the final chase shoot at you.
- Time – You need to finish this mission within 10 minutes and 30 seconds. Do not waste too much time in the Ammu-Nation store, nor during the chase.
What are the key strategies to complete The Long Stretch mission efficiently
To efficiently complete The Long Stretch mission in Grand Theft Auto V, follow these key strategies:
Preparation
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Purchase essential gear: At Ammu-Nation, buy the Pump Shotgun with a flashlight mod for effective close-range combat. If funds allow, buy grenades, additional firearms, and armor for extra protection.
Combat Tactics
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Use cover wisely: Hide behind crates and walls during shootouts to minimize damage. In the final room, hug the right wall for maximum protection4.
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Prioritize headshots: Aim for headshots to quickly eliminate enemies and meet gold medal requirements. Use the shotgun for its high power and spread.
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Monitor allies’ health: Ensure Lamar and Stretch stay alive; their deaths result in mission failure.
Escape Strategies
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Quickly eliminate threats: Shoot down sharpshooters on the police helicopter using an assault rifle or other long-range weapons collected during the mission.
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Utilize Franklin’s special ability: During the police chase, use his driving skill to navigate sharp turns and narrow alleyways efficiently4.
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Find hiding spots: Escape the three-star police pursuit by heading to tunnels, parking lots, or secluded areas to lose visibility.
Gold Medal Tips
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Skip cutscenes to save time.
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Complete the mission within 10 minutes and 30 seconds by avoiding unnecessary delays at Ammu-Nation or during combat4.
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Maintain shooting accuracy above 60% and avoid heavy damage by relying on cover and strategic positioning4.
Following these strategies will help you complete the mission effectively while meeting gold medal objectives.
What are the best tactics to avoid taking heavy damage in The Long Stretch
The search results do not provide specific tactics for avoiding heavy damage in The Long Stretch mission of GTA V. However, here are general strategies based on gameplay experience:
Tactics to Avoid Heavy Damage
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Use Cover Effectively: Stay behind crates, walls, or other objects during shootouts to minimize exposure. Constantly reposition to avoid being flanked.
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Equip Armor: Purchase body armor at Ammu-Nation before starting the mission to absorb more damage.
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Utilize Flashlight Attachment: Equip a flashlight on your shotgun to improve visibility in dark areas and spot enemies before they attack.
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Prioritize Enemies: Focus on eliminating enemies closest to you first, especially those with shotguns or high-damage weapons.
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Control the Fight: Use grenades or explosives to clear groups of enemies quickly and reduce incoming fire.
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Manage Health: Collect health packs found in the area if your health drops significantly.
These strategies will help you survive the mission with minimal damage.
