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GTA 5 Long Stretch Tips for Gold Medals at U4GM - Andrew736 - 08-27-2026
The Long Stretch changes the mood of Grand Theft Auto V almost at once. Franklin returns to the house on Forum Drive and finds Aunt Denise busy with her friends. Then Lamar arrives with Harold "Stretch" Joseph, fresh out of prison. Franklin does not trust him, and it is easy to see why. Stretch talks like a leader, but his choices put everyone at risk. Even so, Franklin joins the trip, and players looking for GTA 5 Accounts will still find that this mission is a useful test of early combat and driving skills.
Get Ready Before Leaving
The first stop is Ammu-Nation at Adam's Apple Boulevard and Elgin Avenue. Buy the Pump Shotgun and add a flashlight. That upgrade matters once the fight moves into dark, cramped areas. Do not hang around the shop if you are chasing the Gold Medal time. Skip the scenes, move with purpose, and keep the shotgun ready. A rifle or submachine gun is also worth having, since landing clean headshots with a wider weapon can be awkward.
The Deal Falls Apart
Rogers Salvage and Scrap, near Alta Street and South Arsenal Street, is meant to be the meeting point. Franklin, Lamar, and Stretch soon come across D, a Ballas member connected to their earlier trouble. The meeting turns ugly when Stretch shoots him at close range. There is no time to argue. Enemies pour through the recycling plant, and the crew has to push through the building while smoke and fire spread around them.
Stay behind cover and avoid standing in open lanes.
Use the shotgun for nearby targets, then switch weapons for distant enemies.
Aim for heads instead of wasting shells on body shots.
Keep health and armour intact for the Unmarked requirement.
Gold Medal Targets
Requirement
Target
Practical approach
Mission time
Under 10:30
Skip scenes and drive directly
Shooting accuracy
At least 60%
Fire only when the target is clear
Headshots
At least 10
Use a rifle during longer exchanges
Damage taken
Keep it low
Move between solid cover points
Escape and the Bigger Picture
Once outside, a police helicopter lights up the junkyard. Take out the pilot or damage the tail rotor, then climb the wall and find a vehicle. Franklin's driving ability helps with tight corners, traffic, and sudden turns. Lose the police, return to the Clinton home, and the mission wraps up. The story matters just as much as the firefight: Stretch is quietly working against Franklin and Lamar, and his loyalty to the Ballas becomes clearer later. For players who want a fresh start before tackling missions like this, buy GTA 5 Accounts can be a practical option when choosing a suitable profile.