diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special_eguns.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special_eguns.dm
index f32812f922a..50167d3573b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special_eguns.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special_eguns.dm
@@ -158,6 +158,7 @@
 	item_state = "plasmacutter"
 	modifystate = -1
 	origin_tech = "combat=1;materials=3;magnets=2;plasmatech=3;engineering=1"
+	needs_permit = FALSE
 	ammo_type = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/energy/plasma)
 	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/laser.ogg'
 	usesound = 'sound/items/welder.ogg'