diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/special/meat_hook.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/special/meat_hook.dm
index 7b0b07f18ec..372a44afdc0 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/special/meat_hook.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/special/meat_hook.dm
@@ -18,6 +18,9 @@
 /obj/item/gun/magic/hook/shoot_with_empty_chamber(mob/living/user)
 	to_chat(user, span_warning("[src] isn't ready to fire yet!"))
 
+/obj/item/gun/magic/hook/can_trigger_gun(mob/living/user) // This isn't really a gun, so it shouldn't be checking for TRAIT_NOGUNS, a firing pin (pinless), or a trigger guard (guardless)
+	return TRUE
+
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/magic/hook
 	name = "hook"
 	desc = "A hook."