diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/specialist/sniper.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/specialist/sniper.dm
index 17a2c0f26887..1e72a425387b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/specialist/sniper.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/specialist/sniper.dm
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@
 	target.overlays -= lockon_direction_icon
 	qdel(laser_beam)
 
-	if(!check_can_use(target, TRUE))
+	if(!check_can_use(target, TRUE) || target.is_dead())
 		return
 
 	var/obj/projectile/aimed_proj = sniper_rifle.in_chamber