diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index 1b86995c3aaf..ac12397974b4 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -1466,7 +1466,7 @@ not all weapons use normal magazines etc. load_into_chamber() itself is designed
 
 	if(flags_gun_features & GUN_BURST_FIRING)
 		return TRUE
-	if(user.stat >= UNCONSCIOUS)
+	if(user.is_mob_incapacitated())
 		return
 	if(world.time < guaranteed_delay_time)
 		return