diff --git a/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm b/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm
index 10d86aa4b2..934aeec09c 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/portable_turret.dm
@@ -474,19 +474,23 @@ var/list/turret_icons
 	if(!L)
 		return TURRET_NOT_TARGET
 
-	// If emagged not even the dead get a rest
-	if(emagged)
-		return L.stat ? TURRET_SECONDARY_TARGET : TURRET_PRIORITY_TARGET
-
-	if(issilicon(L))	// Don't target silica
+	if(!emagged && issilicon(L))	// Don't target silica
 		return TURRET_NOT_TARGET
 
-	if(L.stat)		//if the perp is dead/dying, no need to bother really
+	if(L.stat && !emagged)		//if the perp is dead/dying, no need to bother really
 		return TURRET_NOT_TARGET	//move onto next potential victim!
 
-	var/dst = get_dist(src, L)	//if it's too far away, why bother?
-	if(dst > 7)
-		return 0
+	if(get_dist(src, L) > 7)	//if it's too far away, why bother?
+		return TURRET_NOT_TARGET
+
+	if(!check_trajectory(L, src))	//check if we have true line of sight
+		return TURRET_NOT_TARGET
+
+	if(emagged)		// If emagged not even the dead get a rest
+		return L.stat ? TURRET_SECONDARY_TARGET : TURRET_PRIORITY_TARGET
+
+	if(lethal && locate(/mob/living/silicon/ai) in get_turf(L))		//don't accidentally kill the AI!
+		return TURRET_NOT_TARGET
 
 	if(check_synth)	//If it's set to attack all non-silicons, target them!
 		if(L.lying)
@@ -498,6 +502,7 @@ var/list/turret_icons
 
 	if(isanimal(L) || issmall(L)) // Animals are not so dangerous
 		return check_anomalies ? TURRET_SECONDARY_TARGET : TURRET_NOT_TARGET
+	
 	if(isxenomorph(L) || isalien(L)) // Xenos are dangerous
 		return check_anomalies ? TURRET_PRIORITY_TARGET	: TURRET_NOT_TARGET
 
@@ -605,7 +610,6 @@ var/list/turret_icons
 	if(!raised) //the turret has to be raised in order to fire - makes sense, right?
 		return
 
-
 	update_icon()
 	var/obj/item/projectile/A
 	if(emagged || lethal)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
index 9feebbd64b..73ca2b7476 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile.dm
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
 	var/dispersion = 0.0
 
 	var/damage = 10
-	var/damage_type = BRUTE //BRUTE, BURN, TOX, OXY, CLONE are the only things that should be in here
+	var/damage_type = BRUTE //BRUTE, BURN, TOX, OXY, CLONE, HALLOSS 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/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
@@ -385,7 +385,7 @@
 		return //cannot shoot yourself
 	if(istype(A, /obj/item/projectile))
 		return
-	if(istype(A, /mob/living))
+	if(istype(A, /mob/living) || istype(A, /obj/mecha) || istype(A, /obj/vehicle))
 		result = 2 //We hit someone, return 1!
 		return
 	result = 1
@@ -424,15 +424,14 @@
 			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))
+/proc/check_trajectory(atom/target as mob|obj, atom/firer as mob|obj, var/pass_flags=PASSTABLE|PASSGLASS|PASSGRILLE, flags=null)  //Checks if you can hit them or not.
+	if(!istype(target) || !istype(firer))
 		return 0
-	var/obj/item/projectile/test/trace = new /obj/item/projectile/test(get_step_to(user,target)) //Making the test....
+	var/obj/item/projectile/test/trace = new /obj/item/projectile/test(get_turf(firer)) //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!
 	qdel(trace) //No need for it anymore
 	return output //Send it back to the gun!
diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/cargo_train.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/cargo_train.dm
index b539dde039..c6ff870988 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/cargo_train.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/cargo_train.dm
@@ -79,6 +79,13 @@
 		return
 	..()
 
+//cargo trains are open topped, so there is a chance the projectile will hit the mob ridding the train instead
+/obj/vehicle/train/cargo/bullet_act(var/obj/item/projectile/Proj)
+	if(buckled_mob && prob(70))
+		buckled_mob.bullet_act(Proj)
+		return
+	..()
+
 /obj/vehicle/train/cargo/update_icon()
 	if(open)
 		icon_state = initial(icon_state) + "_open"
diff --git a/html/changelogs/Loganbacca-fixes.yml b/html/changelogs/Loganbacca-fixes.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..fd4c2f8b00
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/Loganbacca-fixes.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+author: Loganbacca
+delete-after: True
+changes: 
+  - bugfix: "Turrets no longer burn holes through the AI."
+  - tweak: "Projectiles now have a chance of hitting mobs riding cargo trains."