diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/rpd.dm b/code/game/objects/items/rpd.dm
index 6fa9ec09824..9db884e6d50 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/rpd.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/rpd.dm
@@ -335,13 +335,12 @@
 	if(isstorage(target) || ismodcontrol(target))
 		return NONE
 
+	if(ismob(target))
+		return NONE
+
 	if(world.time < lastused + spawndelay)
 		return ITEM_INTERACT_COMPLETE
 
-	// Use as melee weapon
-	if(user.a_intent == INTENT_HARM)
-		return NONE
-
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(target)
 	if(!T)
 		return ITEM_INTERACT_COMPLETE