diff --git a/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm b/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
index a23cc18aef..45cc17b0e4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 
 //This differs from remove_from_mob() in that it checks if the item can be unequipped first.
 /mob/proc/unEquip(obj/item/I, force = 0) //Force overrides NODROP for things like wizarditis and admin undress.
-	if(!force && canUnEquip(I))
+	if(!(force || canUnEquip(I)))
 		return
 	drop_from_inventory(I)
 	return 1