diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/janitor.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/janitor.dm
index 803620a456f..23852862ad4 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/janitor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/janitor.dm
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 /datum/outfit/job/janitor/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly)
 	. = ..()
 	if(GARBAGEDAY in SSevents.holidays)
-		backpack_contents += /obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver
+		backpack_contents += list(/obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver)
 		r_pocket = /obj/item/ammo_box/a357
 
 /datum/outfit/job/janitor/get_types_to_preload()