diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/bullets.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/bullets.dm
index 09585d912d..623221002a 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/bullets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/bullets.dm
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@
 	name = "shotgun shell"
 	desc = "A blank shell."
 	icon_state = "blshell"
+	projectile_type = ""
 	m_amt = 250