diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/swords_axes_etc.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/swords_axes_etc.dm
index 1d43fdc09e0..55f7c4d5eb8 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/swords_axes_etc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/swords_axes_etc.dm
@@ -77,6 +77,7 @@
 	desc = "A cane with special engraving on it. It seems well suited for fending off assailants..."
 	icon_state = "cane_nt"
 	item_state = "cane_nt"
+	needs_permit = 0
 
 //Telescopic baton
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/classic_baton/telescopic