diff --git a/code/game/machinery/bots/medbot.dm b/code/game/machinery/bots/medbot.dm
index 65a40289d0..a83f59d03f 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/bots/medbot.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/bots/medbot.dm
@@ -455,7 +455,7 @@
 	return
 
 /obj/machinery/bot/medbot/bullet_act(var/obj/item/projectile/Proj)
-	if(Proj.flag == "taser")
+	if(Proj.taser_effect)
 		src.stunned = min(stunned+10,20)
 	..()
 
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm
index 5b71a34ec6..8338e2caa7 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm
@@ -585,7 +585,7 @@
 			chassis.visible_message("The [chassis.name] armor deflects the projectile")
 			chassis.log_append_to_last("Armor saved.")
 		else
-			chassis.take_damage(round(Proj.damage*src.damage_coeff),Proj.flag)
+			chassis.take_damage(round(Proj.damage*src.damage_coeff),Proj.check_armour)
 			chassis.check_for_internal_damage(list(MECHA_INT_FIRE,MECHA_INT_TEMP_CONTROL,MECHA_INT_TANK_BREACH,MECHA_INT_CONTROL_LOST))
 			Proj.on_hit(chassis)
 		set_ready_state(0)
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
index 4790550700..f57e2e046d 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
@@ -487,7 +487,7 @@
 
 
 /obj/mecha/bullet_act(var/obj/item/projectile/Proj) //wrapper
-	src.log_message("Hit by projectile. Type: [Proj.name]([Proj.flag]).",1)
+	src.log_message("Hit by projectile. Type: [Proj.name]([Proj.check_armour]).",1)
 	call((proc_res["dynbulletdamage"]||src), "dynbulletdamage")(Proj) //calls equipment
 	..()
 	return
@@ -506,10 +506,10 @@
 		var/ignore_threshold
 		if(istype(Proj, /obj/item/projectile/beam/pulse))
 			ignore_threshold = 1
-		src.take_damage(Proj.damage, Proj.flag)
+		src.take_damage(Proj.damage, Proj.check_armour)
 		if(prob(25)) spark_system.start()
 		src.check_for_internal_damage(list(MECHA_INT_FIRE,MECHA_INT_TEMP_CONTROL,MECHA_INT_TANK_BREACH,MECHA_INT_CONTROL_LOST,MECHA_INT_SHORT_CIRCUIT),ignore_threshold)
-		
+
 		//AP projectiles have a chance to cause additional damage
 		if(Proj.penetrating)
 			var/distance = get_dist(Proj.starting, get_turf(loc))
@@ -520,9 +520,9 @@
 					hit_occupant = 0
 				else
 					src.check_for_internal_damage(list(MECHA_INT_FIRE,MECHA_INT_TEMP_CONTROL,MECHA_INT_TANK_BREACH,MECHA_INT_CONTROL_LOST,MECHA_INT_SHORT_CIRCUIT), 1)
-				
+
 				Proj.penetrating--
-				
+
 				if(prob(15))
 					break //give a chance to exit early
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm
index b33c182b28..1783bad912 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm
@@ -63,10 +63,10 @@
 		return
 
 	//Armor
-	var/absorb = run_armor_check(def_zone, P.flag)
+	var/absorb = run_armor_check(def_zone, P.check_armour)
 	var/proj_sharp = is_sharp(P)
 	var/proj_edge = has_edge(P)
-	if ((proj_sharp || proj_edge) && prob(getarmor(def_zone, P.flag)))
+	if ((proj_sharp || proj_edge) && prob(getarmor(def_zone, P.check_armour)))
 		proj_sharp = 0
 		proj_edge = 0
 
diff --git a/code/modules/power/antimatter/control.dm b/code/modules/power/antimatter/control.dm
index b6eb7915d2..23c5e0243a 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/antimatter/control.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/antimatter/control.dm
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@
 
 
 /obj/machinery/power/am_control_unit/bullet_act(var/obj/item/projectile/Proj)
-	if(Proj.flag != "bullet")
+	if(Proj.check_armour != "bullet")
 		stability -= Proj.force
 	return 0
 
diff --git a/code/modules/power/antimatter/shielding.dm b/code/modules/power/antimatter/shielding.dm
index bdaeb0c659..5085fb6c85 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/antimatter/shielding.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/antimatter/shielding.dm
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ proc/cardinalrange(var/center)
 
 
 /obj/machinery/am_shielding/bullet_act(var/obj/item/projectile/Proj)
-	if(Proj.flag != "bullet")
+	if(Proj.check_armour != "bullet")
 		stability -= Proj.force/2
 	return 0
 
diff --git a/code/modules/power/rust/virtual_particle_catcher.dm b/code/modules/power/rust/virtual_particle_catcher.dm
index 2d32a9a785..350d9f66fc 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/rust/virtual_particle_catcher.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/rust/virtual_particle_catcher.dm
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@
 		name = "collector [mysize] OFF"
 
 /obj/effect/rust_particle_catcher/bullet_act(var/obj/item/projectile/Proj)
-	if(Proj.flag != "bullet" && parent)
+	if(Proj.check_armour != "bullet" && parent)
 		parent.AddEnergy(Proj.damage * 20, 0, 1)
 		update_icon()
 	return 0
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index 73806d1d4e..d0158816ca 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -53,15 +53,18 @@
 	if(HULK in M.mutations)
 		M << "<span class='danger'>Your fingers are much too large for the trigger guard!</span>"
 		return 0
-	if((CLUMSY in M.mutations) && prob(40) && can_fire()) //Clumsy handling
-		var/obj/P = get_next_projectile()
-		if(P && process_projectile(P, user, user, pick("l_foot", "r_foot")))
-			handle_post_fire(user, user)
-			user.visible_message(
-				"<span class='danger'>[user] shoots \himself in the foot with \the [src]!</span>", 
-				"<span class='danger'>You shoot yourself in the foot with \the [src]!</span>"
-				)
-			M.drop_item()
+	if((CLUMSY in M.mutations) && prob(40)) //Clumsy handling
+		var/obj/P = consume_next_projectile()
+		if(P)
+			if(process_projectile(P, user, user, pick("l_foot", "r_foot")))
+				handle_post_fire(user, user)
+				user.visible_message(
+					"<span class='danger'>[user] shoots \himself in the foot with \the [src]!</span>", 
+					"<span class='danger'>You shoot yourself in the foot with \the [src]!</span>"
+					)
+				M.drop_item()
+		else
+			handle_click_empty(user)
 		return 0
 	return 1
 
@@ -110,14 +113,14 @@
 			user << "<span class='warning'>[src] is not ready to fire again!"
 		return
 
-	var/obj/in_chamber = get_next_projectile()
-	if(!in_chamber)
+	var/obj/projectile = consume_next_projectile()
+	if(!projectile)
 		handle_click_empty(user)
 		return
 
 	user.next_move = world.time + 4
 
-	if(process_projectile(in_chamber, user, target, user.zone_sel.selecting, params, pointblank, reflex))
+	if(process_projectile(projectile, user, target, user.zone_sel.selecting, params, pointblank, reflex))
 		handle_post_fire(user, target, pointblank, reflex)
 
 		update_icon()
@@ -127,20 +130,17 @@
 			user.update_inv_r_hand()
 
 
-//returns the next projectile to fire
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/proc/get_next_projectile()
+//obtains the next projectile to fire
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/proc/consume_next_projectile()
 	return null
 
-//TODO integrate this with gun code better.
-//TODO maybe provide user so that subtypes can emit messages if they want?
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/proc/can_fire()
-	return 0
-
 //used by aiming code
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/proc/can_hit(atom/target as mob, var/mob/living/user as mob)
 	if(!special_check(user))
 		return 2
-	return 0 //in_chamber.check_fire(target,user)
+	//just assume we can shoot through glass and stuff. No big deal, the player can just choose to not target someone 
+	//on the other side of a window if it makes a difference. Or if they run behind a window, too bad.
+	return check_trajectory(target, user)
 
 //called if there was no projectile to shoot
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/proc/handle_click_empty(mob/user)
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@
 		M.visible_message("\blue [user] decided life was worth living")
 		mouthshoot = 0
 		return
-	var/obj/item/projectile/in_chamber = get_next_projectile()
+	var/obj/item/projectile/in_chamber = consume_next_projectile()
 	if (istype(in_chamber))
 		user.visible_message("<span class = 'warning'>[user] pulls the trigger.</span>")
 		if(silenced)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/alien.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/alien.dm
index c7efc4e3b6..a351760da5 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/alien.dm
@@ -50,10 +50,7 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/update_release_force()
 	return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/can_fire()
-	return (spikes >= 1) 
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/get_next_projectile()
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/spikethrower/consume_next_projectile()
 	if(spikes < 1) return null
 	spikes--
 	return new /obj/item/weapon/spike(src)
@@ -100,7 +97,7 @@
 	icon_state = "particle"
 	damage = 60
 	damage_type = BRUTE
-	flag = "bullet"
+	check_armour = "bullet"
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSGLASS | PASSGRILLE
 
 	embed = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm
index e8997ea24f..047fe7ca06 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy.dm
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 		update_icon()
 	return 1
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/get_next_projectile()
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/consume_next_projectile()
 	if(!power_supply) return null
 	if(!ispath(projectile_type)) return null
 	if(!power_supply.use(charge_cost)) return null
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm
index 78c33cc507..b467b31a1e 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile.dm
@@ -35,16 +35,8 @@
 	if(ispath(magazine_type) && (load_method & MAGAZINE))
 		ammo_magazine = new magazine_type(src)
 	update_icon()
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/can_fire()
-	var/obj/item/ammo_casing/C
-	if(loaded.len)
-		C = loaded[1]
-	else if(ammo_magazine && ammo_magazine.stored_ammo.len)
-		C = ammo_magazine.stored_ammo[1]
-	return (C && C.BB)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/get_next_projectile()
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/consume_next_projectile()
 	//store the next ammo_casing in a var so that handle_post_fire() knows which one to eject
 	//also we might as well remove chambered here, so that we don't have to figure out where it came from later
 	if(loaded.len)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm
index a9e95254be..8891b29960 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm
@@ -66,19 +66,13 @@
 	if(cell && severity)
 		cell.use(100*severity)
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/crossbow/special_check(user)
-	if(tension <= 0)
-		user << "\red \The [src] is not drawn back!"
-		return 0
-	return 1
-
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/crossbow/update_release_force()
 	release_force = tension*release_speed
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/crossbow/can_fire()
-	return (tension && bolt)
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/crossbow/get_next_projectile()
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/crossbow/consume_next_projectile(mob/user=null)
+	if(tension <= 0)
+		user << "\red \The [src] is not drawn back!"
+		return null
 	return bolt
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/crossbow/handle_post_fire(mob/user, atom/target)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pneumatic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pneumatic.dm
index 96dc344dd1..3e653bfeeb 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pneumatic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/pneumatic.dm
@@ -86,16 +86,19 @@
 		user << "There is nothing to remove in \the [src]."
 	return
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic/get_next_projectile()
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic/consume_next_projectile(mob/user=null)
 	if(!contents.len)
 		return null
-	return contents[1]
+	if (!tank)
+		user << "There is no gas tank in [src]!"
+		return null
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic/can_fire()
-	if(!contents.len)
-		return 0
 	var/fire_pressure = (tank.air_contents.return_pressure()/100)*pressure_setting
-	return (fire_pressure >= minimum_tank_pressure)
+	if(fire_pressure < minimum_tank_pressure)
+		user << "There isn't enough gas in the tank to fire [src]."
+		return null
+
+	return contents[1]
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic/examine(mob/user)
 	if(!..(user, 2))
@@ -106,18 +109,6 @@
 	else
 		user << "Nothing is attached to the tank valve!"
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic/special_check(user)
-	if (!tank)
-		user << "There is no gas tank in [src]!"
-		return 0
-
-	fire_pressure = (tank.air_contents.return_pressure()/100)*pressure_setting
-	if (fire_pressure < minimum_tank_pressure)
-		user << "There isn't enough gas in the tank to fire [src]."
-		return 0
-
-	return ..()
-
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/pneumatic/update_release_force(obj/item/projectile)
 	if(tank)
 		release_force = ((fire_pressure*tank.volume)/projectile.w_class)/force_divisor //projectile speed.
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/revolver.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/revolver.dm
index 36aba0f8c5..0d23d63d7b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/revolver.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/revolver.dm
@@ -81,88 +81,3 @@
 					caliber = "38"
 					desc = initial(desc)
 					user << "<span class='warning'>You remove the modifications on [src]! Now it will fire .38 rounds.</span>"
-
-/*
-// A gun to play Russian Roulette!
-// You can spin the chamber to randomize the position of the bullet.
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/russian
-	name = "\improper Russian revolver"
-	desc = "A Russian made revolver. Uses .357 ammo. It has a single slot in it's chamber for a bullet."
-	max_shells = 6
-	origin_tech = "combat=2;materials=2"
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/russian/New()
-	Spin()
-	update_icon()
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/russian/proc/Spin()
-	for(var/obj/item/ammo_casing/AC in loaded)
-		del(AC)
-	loaded = list()
-	var/random = rand(1, max_shells)
-	for(var/i = 1; i <= max_shells; i++)
-		if(i != random)
-			loaded += i // Basically null
-		else
-			loaded += new ammo_type(src)
-
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/russian/attackby(var/obj/item/A as obj, mob/user as mob)
-	if(!A) return
-
-	var/num_loaded = 0
-	if(istype(A, /obj/item/ammo_magazine))
-
-		if((load_method == MAGAZINE) && loaded.len)	return
-		var/obj/item/ammo_magazine/AM = A
-		for(var/obj/item/ammo_casing/AC in AM.stored_ammo)
-			if(getAmmo() > 0 || loaded.len >= max_shells)
-				break
-			if(AC.caliber == caliber && loaded.len < max_shells)
-				AC.loc = src
-				AM.stored_ammo -= AC
-				loaded += AC
-				num_loaded++
-			break
-		A.update_icon()
-
-	if(num_loaded)
-		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] loads a single bullet into the revolver and spins the chamber.</span>", "<span class='warning'>You load a single bullet into the chamber and spin it.</span>")
-	else
-		user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] spins the chamber of the revolver.</span>", "<span class='warning'>You spin the revolver's chamber.</span>")
-	if(getAmmo() > 0)
-		Spin()
-	update_icon()
-	return
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/russian/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
-	user.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[user] spins the chamber of the revolver.</span>", "<span class='warning'>You spin the revolver's chamber.</span>")
-	if(getAmmo() > 0)
-		Spin()
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/russian/attack(atom/target as mob|obj|turf|area, mob/living/user as mob|obj)
-	if(!loaded.len)
-		user.visible_message("\red *click*", "\red *click*")
-		playsound(user, 'sound/weapons/empty.ogg', 100, 1)
-		return
-
-	if(isliving(target) && isliving(user))
-		if(target == user)
-			var/datum/organ/external/affecting = user.zone_sel.selecting
-			if(affecting == "head")
-
-				var/obj/item/ammo_casing/AC = loaded[1]
-				if(!load_into_chamber())
-					user.visible_message("\red *click*", "\red *click*")
-					playsound(user, 'sound/weapons/empty.ogg', 100, 1)
-					return
-				if(!in_chamber)
-					return
-				var/obj/item/projectile/P = new AC.projectile_type
-				playsound(user, fire_sound, 50, 1)
-				user.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[user.name] fires [src] at \his head!</span>", "<span class='danger'>You fire [src] at your head!</span>", "You hear a [istype(in_chamber, /obj/item/projectile/beam) ? "laser blast" : "gunshot"]!")
-				if(!P.nodamage)
-					user.apply_damage(300, BRUTE, affecting, sharp=1) // You are dead, dead, dead.
-				return
-	..()
-*/
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/rocket.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/rocket.dm
index 8020c250f0..fd86302fb8 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/rocket.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/rocket.dm
@@ -33,10 +33,7 @@
 		else
 			usr << "\red [src] cannot hold more rockets."
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/rocket/can_fire()
-	return rockets.len
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/rocket/get_next_projectile()
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/rocket/consume_next_projectile()
 	if(rockets.len)
 		var/obj/item/ammo_casing/rocket/I = rockets[1]
 		var/obj/item/missile/M = new (src)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm
index f070699991..77a9867e93 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm
@@ -15,10 +15,7 @@
 	handle_casings = HOLD_CASINGS
 	var/recentpump = 0 // to prevent spammage
 
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/shotgun/pump/can_fire()
-	return (chambered && chambered.BB)
-
-/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/shotgun/pump/get_next_projectile()
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/shotgun/pump/consume_next_projectile()
 	if(chambered)
 		return chambered.BB
 	return null
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
index 793c53616b..131e152354 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
 	var/damage_type = BRUTE //BRUTE, BURN, TOX, OXY, CLONE are the only things that should be in here
 	var/nodamage = 0 //Determines if the projectile will skip any damage inflictions
 	var/taser_effect = 0 //If set then the projectile will apply it's agony damage using stun_effect_act() to mobs it hits, and other damage will be ignored
-	var/flag = "bullet" //Defines what armor to use when it hits things.  Must be set to bullet, laser, energy,or bomb	//Cael - bio and rad are also valid
+	var/check_armour = "bullet" //Defines what armor to use when it hits things.  Must be set to bullet, laser, energy,or bomb	//Cael - bio and rad are also valid
 	var/projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile
 	var/penetrating = 0 //If greater than zero, the projectile will pass through dense objects as specified by on_penetrate()
 	var/kill_count = 50 //This will de-increment every process(). When 0, it will delete the projectile.
@@ -70,16 +70,7 @@
 	return 1
 
 /obj/item/projectile/proc/check_fire(atom/target as mob, var/mob/living/user as mob)  //Checks if you can hit them or not.
-	if(!istype(target) || !istype(user))
-		return 0
-	var/obj/item/projectile/test/trace = new /obj/item/projectile/test(get_step_to(user,target)) //Making the test....
-	trace.target = target
-	trace.flags = flags //Set the flags...
-	trace.pass_flags = pass_flags //And the pass flags to that of the real projectile...
-	trace.firer = user
-	var/output = trace.process() //Test it!
-	del(trace) //No need for it anymore
-	return output //Send it back to the gun!
+	check_trajectory(target, user, pass_flags, flags)
 
 //sets the click point of the projectile using mouse input params
 /obj/item/projectile/proc/set_clickpoint(var/params)
@@ -293,3 +284,16 @@
 			M = locate() in get_step(src,target)
 			if(istype(M))
 				return 1
+
+/proc/check_trajectory(atom/target as mob, var/mob/living/user as mob, var/pass_flags=PASSTABLE|PASSGLASS|PASSGRILLE, flags=null)  //Checks if you can hit them or not.
+	if(!istype(target) || !istype(user))
+		return 0
+	var/obj/item/projectile/test/trace = new /obj/item/projectile/test(get_step_to(user,target)) //Making the test....
+	trace.target = target
+	if(!isnull(flags))
+		trace.flags = flags //Set the flags...
+	trace.pass_flags = pass_flags //And the pass flags to that of the real projectile...
+	trace.firer = user
+	var/output = trace.process() //Test it!
+	del(trace) //No need for it anymore
+	return output //Send it back to the gun!
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/animate.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/animate.dm
index 490227d233..0f92729ad4 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/animate.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/animate.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	damage = 0
 	damage_type = BURN
 	nodamage = 1
-	flag = "energy"
+	check_armour = "energy"
 
 /obj/item/projectile/animate/Bump(var/atom/change)
 	if((istype(change, /obj/item) || istype(change, /obj/structure)) && !is_type_in_list(change, protected_objects))
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
index 23ee20e132..06bf1146b4 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ var/list/beam_master = list()
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSGLASS | PASSGRILLE
 	damage = 40
 	damage_type = BURN
-	flag = "laser"
+	check_armour = "laser"
 	eyeblur = 4
 	var/frequency = 1
 
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ var/list/beam_master = list()
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSGLASS | PASSGRILLE
 	damage = 0
 	damage_type = BURN
-	flag = "laser"
+	check_armour = "laser"
 	eyeblur = 2
 
 /obj/item/projectile/beam/heavylaser
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ var/list/beam_master = list()
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSGLASS | PASSGRILLE
 	damage = 0
 	damage_type = BURN
-	flag = "laser"
+	check_armour = "laser"
 
 /obj/item/projectile/beam/lastertag/blue/on_hit(var/atom/target, var/blocked = 0)
 	if(istype(target, /mob/living/carbon/human))
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ var/list/beam_master = list()
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSGLASS | PASSGRILLE
 	damage = 0
 	damage_type = BURN
-	flag = "laser"
+	check_armour = "laser"
 
 /obj/item/projectile/beam/lastertag/red/on_hit(var/atom/target, var/blocked = 0)
 	if(istype(target, /mob/living/carbon/human))
@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ var/list/beam_master = list()
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSGLASS | PASSGRILLE
 	damage = 0
 	damage_type = BURN
-	flag = "laser"
+	check_armour = "laser"
 
 /obj/item/projectile/beam/lastertag/omni/on_hit(var/atom/target, var/blocked = 0)
 	if(istype(target, /mob/living/carbon/human))
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
index 5da27e9ef0..938b8b300a 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	damage = 60
 	damage_type = BRUTE
 	nodamage = 0
-	flag = "bullet"
+	check_armour = "bullet"
 	embed = 1
 	sharp = 1
 
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/change.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/change.dm
index 215c117342..24e2d4b6ef 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/change.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/change.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	damage = 0
 	damage_type = BURN
 	nodamage = 1
-	flag = "energy"
+	check_armour = "energy"
 
 	on_hit(var/atom/change)
 		wabbajack(change)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
index dc0376b7c7..76aa608b3d 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 	icon_state = "spark"
 	damage = 0
 	damage_type = BURN
-	flag = "energy"
+	check_armour = "energy"
 
 
 //releases a very short burst of light on impact, mainly used to blind people
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/force.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/force.dm
index 4dffe4ce89..71b7d34d04 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/force.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/force.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/projectiles.dmi'
 	icon_state = "ice_1"
 	damage = 20
-	flag = "energy"
+	check_armour = "energy"
 
 /obj/item/projectile/forcebolt/strong
 	name = "force bolt"
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm
index c7c2c05c4a..fc69f6ec94 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 	damage = 0
 	damage_type = BURN
 	nodamage = 1
-	flag = "energy"
+	check_armour = "energy"
 
 
 	on_hit(var/atom/target, var/blocked = 0)
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	name ="explosive bolt"
 	icon_state= "bolter"
 	damage = 50
-	flag = "bullet"
+	check_armour = "bullet"
 	sharp = 1
 	edge = 1
 
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 	damage = 0
 	damage_type = BURN
 	nodamage = 1
-	flag = "energy"
+	check_armour = "energy"
 	var/temperature = 300
 
 
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
 	damage = 0
 	damage_type = BRUTE
 	nodamage = 1
-	flag = "bullet"
+	check_armour = "bullet"
 
 	Bump(atom/A as mob|obj|turf|area)
 		if(A == firer)
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@
 	damage = 0
 	damage_type = TOX
 	nodamage = 1
-	flag = "energy"
+	check_armour = "energy"
 
 	on_hit(var/atom/target, var/blocked = 0)
 		var/mob/living/M = target
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@
 	damage = 0
 	damage_type = TOX
 	nodamage = 1
-	flag = "energy"
+	check_armour = "energy"
 
 	on_hit(var/atom/target, var/blocked = 0)
 		var/mob/M = target