diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm
index 38bc7b4aff7..d9aae64de20 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/door.dm
@@ -245,8 +245,7 @@
 	else if(I.tool_behaviour == TOOL_WELDER)
 		try_to_weld(I, user, params)
 		return TRUE
-	else if(!(I.item_flags & NOBLUDGEON) && !user.combat_mode)
-		try_to_activate_door(user)
+	else if((!(I.item_flags & NOBLUDGEON) && !user.combat_mode) && try_to_activate_door(user))
 		return TRUE
 	return ..()