diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/netgun_vr.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/netgun_vr.dm
index 767d5eefc7..7352a22aba 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/netgun_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/netgun_vr.dm
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/gun_vr.dmi'
 	icon_state = "netgun"
 	item_state = "gun" // Placeholder
+	charge_meter = 0
 
 	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/eluger.ogg'
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_COMBAT = 3, TECH_MATERIAL = 5, TECH_MAGNET = 3)
diff --git a/icons/obj/gun_vr.dmi b/icons/obj/gun_vr.dmi
index 1159365ba0..34c2a2dc6d 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/gun_vr.dmi and b/icons/obj/gun_vr.dmi differ