diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index 0b54d973549a..2eddf975c1b9 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -1916,6 +1916,8 @@ not all weapons use normal magazines etc. load_into_chamber() itself is designed
 		target = src.target
 	if(!user)
 		user = gun_user
+	if(!target || !user)
+		return NONE
 	return Fire(target, user, params, reflex, dual_wield)
 
 /// Setter proc for fa_firing