diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/syringe_gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/syringe_gun.dm
index 72c60277dec..467cd62468e 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/syringe_gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/syringe_gun.dm
@@ -65,7 +65,8 @@
 
 /obj/item/gun/syringe/attackby(obj/item/A, mob/user, params, show_msg = TRUE)
 	if(istype(A, /obj/item/reagent_containers/syringe))
-		if(length(syringes) < max_syringes)
+		var/in_clip = length(syringes) + (chambered.BB ? 1 : 0)
+		if(in_clip < max_syringes)
 			if(!user.unEquip(A))
 				return
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You load [A] into \the [src]!</span>")