diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm
index fdb6681d978..bc904849a3b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/laser/captain
-	name = "\improper QSJ 01 Premium laser pistol"
+	name = "antique laser gun"
 	icon_state = "caplaser"
 	item_state = "caplaser"
 	desc = "This is an antique laser gun. All craftsmanship is of the highest quality. It is decorated with assistant leather and chrome. The object menaces with spikes of energy. On the item is an image of Space Station 13. The station is exploding."
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
index 9dc38fe5ba6..08cafa3a781 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@
 	burst_size = 2
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/l6_saw
-	name = "\improper L6 SAW LMG"
+	name = "\improper L6 SAW"
 	desc = "A heavily modified 7.62 light machine gun, designated 'L6 SAW'. Has 'Aussec Armoury - 2531' engraved on the receiver below the designation."
 	icon_state = "l6closed100"
 	item_state = "l6closedmag"
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/launchers.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/launchers.dm
index ecd46e53e3f..ed5c2f204e9 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/launchers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/launchers.dm
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
 	return
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/gyropistol
-	name = "\improper Gyrojet rocket pistol"
+	name = "gyrojet pistol"
 	desc = "A prototype pistol designed to fire self propelled rockets."
 	icon_state = "gyropistol"
 	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/grenadelaunch.ogg'
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pistol.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pistol.dm
index 97fbda944f3..9ccf32bd6bd 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pistol.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pistol.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/pistol
-	name = "\improper FK-69 pistol"
+	name = "stechkin pistol"
 	desc = "A small, easily concealable 10mm handgun. Has a threaded barrel for suppressors."
 	icon_state = "pistol"
 	w_class = 2
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	return
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/pistol/m1911
-	name = "\improper M1911 pistol"
+	name = "\improper M1911"
 	desc = "A classic .45 handgun with a small magazine capacity."
 	icon_state = "m1911"
 	w_class = 3
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 	can_suppress = 0
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/pistol/deagle
-	name = "\improper Desert Eagle pistol"
+	name = "desert eagle"
 	desc = "A robust .50 AE handgun."
 	icon_state = "deagle"
 	force = 14
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm
index 1b4d3ec2ac7..ff5927f326c 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@
 ///////////////////////
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/shotgun/boltaction
-	name = "\improper Mosin Nagant rifle"
+	name = "\improper Mosin Nagant"
 	desc = "This piece of junk looks like something that could have been used 700 years ago. It feels slightly moist."
 	icon_state = "moistnugget"
 	item_state = "moistnugget"
@@ -248,7 +248,7 @@
 // Bulldog shotgun //
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/automatic/shotgun/bulldog
-	name = "\improper MLG-12 'Bulldog' Shotgun"
+	name = "\improper 'Bulldog' Shotgun"
 	desc = "A semi-auto, mag-fed shotgun for combat in narrow corridors, nicknamed 'Bulldog' by boarding parties. Compatible only with specialized 8-round drum magazines."
 	icon_state = "bulldog"
 	item_state = "bulldog"