diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index 0aa283fcee7b..9d16574aa9da 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -526,7 +526,7 @@ As sniper rifles have both and weapon mods can change them as well. ..() deals w
 
 	for(var/obj/item/attachable/stock/smg/collapsible/brace/current_stock in contents) //SMG armbrace folds to stop it getting stuck on people
 		if(current_stock.stock_activated)
-			current_stock.activate_attachment(src, user, TRUE)
+			current_stock.activate_attachment(src, user, turn_off = TRUE)
 
 	unwield(user)
 	set_gun_user(null)