diff --git a/code/modules/organs/limbs.dm b/code/modules/organs/limbs.dm
index 4c3954575245..3cf8dae2a2c6 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/limbs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/limbs.dm
@@ -1513,7 +1513,7 @@ treat_grafted var tells it to apply to grafted but unsalved wounds, for burn kit
 /obj/limb/head/limb_delimb(damage_source)
 	var/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/owner_helmet = owner.head
 
-	if(!istype(owner_helmet) || !owner.allow_gun_usage)
+	if(!istype(owner_helmet) || (issynth(owner) && !owner.allow_gun_usage))
 		droplimb(0, 0, damage_source)
 		return