diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm
index 72411d85943..8f4640da1bc 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm
@@ -83,7 +83,6 @@
 	mag_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/internal/shot/riot
 	sawn_desc = "Come with me if you want to live."
 	sawn_state = SAWN_INTACT
-	weapon_weight = WEAPON_HEAVY
 
 /obj/item/gun/projectile/shotgun/riot/attackby(obj/item/A, mob/user, params)
 	if(istype(A, /obj/item/circular_saw) || istype(A, /obj/item/gun/energy/plasmacutter))