diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index 2971e0f88f0..272216f2753 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -28,8 +28,8 @@
 	var/automatic = 0 //Used to determine if you can target multiple people.
 	var/tmp/mob/living/last_moved_mob //Used to fire faster at more than one person.
 	var/tmp/told_cant_shoot = 0 //So that it doesn't spam them with the fact they cannot hit them.
-	var/firerate = 1 	// 0 for one bullet after tarrget moves and aim is lowered,
-						//1 for keep shooting until aim is lowered
+	var/firerate = 0 	//0 for keep shooting until aim is lowered
+						// 1 for one bullet after tarrget moves and aim is lowered
 	var/fire_delay = 6
 	var/last_fired = 0