diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index e76989eb79..7b7a4d6e93 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -340,7 +340,7 @@
 	if(target.z != user.z) return
 
 	add_fingerprint(user)
-
+	
 	user.break_cloak()
 
 	if(!special_check(user))
@@ -350,7 +350,7 @@
 		if (world.time % 3) //to prevent spam
 			user << "<span class='warning'>[src] is not ready to fire again!</span>"
 		return
-
+	
 	var/shoot_time = (burst - 1)* burst_delay
 
 	//These should apparently be disabled to allow for the automatic system to function without causing near-permanant paralysis. Re-enabling them while we sort that out.
@@ -438,6 +438,15 @@
 			set_light(0)
 		//VOREStation Edit End
 
+	//CHOMPEDIT: Recoil knockdown for micros
+	if(iscarbon(user))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/nerd = user
+		var/mysize = nerd.size_multiplier
+		if(mysize <= 0.5)
+			nerd.Weaken(1)
+			nerd.adjustBruteLoss(5-mysize*4)
+	//CHOMPEDIT: Knockdown code end
+
 // Similar to the above proc, but does not require a user, which is ideal for things like turrets.
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/proc/Fire_userless(atom/target)
 	if(!target)