diff --git a/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm b/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
index bba2454b32e..ec062fb815a 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
@@ -709,7 +709,7 @@ DEFINE_BITFIELD(turret_flags, list(
 	installation = null
 	always_up = TRUE
 	use_power = NO_POWER_USE
-	has_cover = TRUE
+	has_cover = FALSE
 	scan_range = 9
 	req_access = list(ACCESS_SYNDICATE)
 	uses_stored = FALSE