diff --git a/modules/lights/laser.zsc b/modules/lights/laser.zsc
index 55257733..8989e886 100644
--- a/modules/lights/laser.zsc
+++ b/modules/lights/laser.zsc
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ class UaS_PlayerLaser_actual : Actor {
 	override void Tick() {
 		super.Tick();
 		if (!followtarget) { destroy(); return; }
+		if (!HDPlayerPawn(followtarget)) { destroy(); return; }
 		if (!HDPlayerPawn(followtarget).scopecamera) { destroy(); return; }
 
 		// lower laser in response to weapon lowering