diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/basic/trooper/trooper_ai.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/basic/trooper/trooper_ai.dm
index 3b89807ea62..27a9950aa29 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/basic/trooper/trooper_ai.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/basic/trooper/trooper_ai.dm
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@
 
 /datum/ai_behavior/basic_ranged_attack/trooper_shotgun
 	action_cooldown = 3 SECONDS
-	required_distance = 1
+	required_distance = 3
 	avoid_friendly_fire = TRUE
 
 /datum/ai_controller/basic_controller/trooper/viscerator