diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
index 7803c15da523..0c182fb0fe9c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
@@ -843,7 +843,7 @@ note dizziness decrements automatically in the mob's Life() proc.
 			return FALSE
 		to_chat(src, SPAN_WARNING("You attempt to get a good grip on [selection] in your body."))
 	else
-		if(get_active_hand())
+		if(usr.get_active_hand())
 			to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("You need an empty hand for this!"))
 			return FALSE
 		to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("You attempt to get a good grip on [selection] in [src]'s body."))