diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm
index 3572369f566..0a8a6770605 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm
@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@
 	shot = ammo_type[select]
 	fire_sound = shot.fire_sound
 	fire_delay = shot.delay
+	if(selfcharge)
+		SSobj.processing |= src
 	update_icon()
 	return
 
@@ -160,4 +162,4 @@
 		if(selfcharge)
 			SSobj.processing |= src
 		else
-			SSobj.processing -= src
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+			SSobj.processing -= src