diff --git a/code/modules/cm_marines/m2c.dm b/code/modules/cm_marines/m2c.dm
index 742ad954c20b..4001e72b02f3 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_marines/m2c.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_marines/m2c.dm
@@ -454,8 +454,12 @@
 // DISASSEMBLY
 
 /obj/structure/machinery/m56d_hmg/auto/MouseDrop(over_object, src_location, over_location)
-	if(!ishuman(usr)) return
+	if(!ishuman(usr))
+		return
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/user = usr
+	// If the user is unconscious or dead.
+	if(user.stat)
+		return
 
 	if(over_object == user && in_range(src, user))
 		if((rounds > 0) && (user.a_intent & (INTENT_GRAB)))
diff --git a/code/modules/cm_marines/smartgun_mount.dm b/code/modules/cm_marines/smartgun_mount.dm
index b4c01a8842aa..e307ef8a611b 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_marines/smartgun_mount.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_marines/smartgun_mount.dm
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
 	///How many rounds are in the weapon. This is useful if we break down our guns.
 	var/rounds = 0
 	///Indicates whether the M56D will come with its folding mount already attached
-	var/has_mount = FALSE 
+	var/has_mount = FALSE
 	///The distance this has to be away from other m56d_hmg and m56d_post to be placed.
 	var/defense_check_range = 5
 
@@ -827,6 +827,9 @@
 	// If the user isn't a human.
 	if(!istype(user))
 		return
+	// If the user is unconscious or dead.
+	if(user.stat)
+		return
 
 	// If the user isn't actually allowed to use guns.
 	if(!user.allow_gun_usage)