diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/syringe_gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/syringe_gun.dm
index 7c678e630ca..c930fb9efa2 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/syringe_gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/syringe_gun.dm
@@ -406,6 +406,7 @@
 	desc = "Fire syringes at a short distance."
 	icon_state = "blowgun"
 	item_state = "gun"
+	trigger_guard = TRIGGER_GUARD_ALLOW_ALL // you fire it with your mouth
 
 /obj/item/gun/syringe/blowgun/process_fire(atom/target, mob/living/user, message = TRUE, params = null, zone_override = "", bonus_spread = 0)
 	if(chambered.BB)