diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
index b603d7b1805..8c1839931bc 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
@@ -93,8 +93,8 @@
 	desc = "It's a helmet specifically designed to protect against close range attacks."
 	icon = 'icons/clothing/kit/modular_armor.dmi'
 	contained_sprite = TRUE
-	icon_state = "helm_riot_up"
-	item_state = "helm_riot_up"
+	icon_state = "helm_riot"
+	item_state = "helm_riot"
 	body_parts_covered = HEAD|FACE|EYES //face shield
 	armor = list(
 		melee = ARMOR_MELEE_VERY_HIGH,
diff --git a/html/changelogs/geeves-riot_visor_fix.yml b/html/changelogs/geeves-riot_visor_fix.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..9d63df4f087
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/geeves-riot_visor_fix.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+author: Geeves
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - bugfix: "Fixes riot helmets not having the correct icon states."
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/icons/clothing/kit/modular_armor.dmi b/icons/clothing/kit/modular_armor.dmi
index d456dbcd8d5..ec637c9c81e 100644
Binary files a/icons/clothing/kit/modular_armor.dmi and b/icons/clothing/kit/modular_armor.dmi differ