diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/erifles.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/erifles.dm
index 1b1a0563..1ef01d0d 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/erifles.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/erifles.dm
@@ -145,7 +145,11 @@ Commenting out right now, due to a lack of sprites existing. I hate on-mob weapo
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/rifle/sniperrifle/ready_to_fire()
 	if(!zoom)
 		return 0
-	..()
+	if(world.time >= last_fired + fire_delay)
+		last_fired = world.time
+		return 1
+	else
+		return 0
 
 ///obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/rifle/sniperrifle/update_icon()  //Currently only here to fuck with the on-mob icons.
 //	icon_state = "sniper[wielded]"