diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index bf60f4664d..0cc7b38fe6 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -126,12 +126,7 @@
 	//decide whether to aim or shoot normally
 	var/aiming = 0
 	if(user && user.client && !(A in aim_targets))
-		var/client/C = user.client
-		//If help intent is on and we have clicked on an eligible target, switch to aim mode automatically
-		if(user.a_intent == I_HELP && isliving(A) && !C.gun_mode)
-			C.ToggleGunMode()
-
-		if(C.gun_mode)
+		if(user.client.gun_mode)
 			aiming = PreFire(A,user,params) //They're using the new gun system, locate what they're aiming at.
 
 	if (!aiming)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
index 06e0a02c1f..f2c10fd8a9 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
 	else if(istype(A, /obj/structure/girder))
 		chance = 100
 	else if(istype(A, /obj/machinery) || istype(A, /obj/structure))
-		chance = 25
+		chance = damage
 
 	if(prob(chance))
 		if(A.opacity)