diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
index 856a77395d9..1a5fe872251 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ obj/item/wirerod/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 		return
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You begin gathering strength...</span>")
 	playsound(get_turf(src), 'sound/magic/lightning_chargeup.ogg', 65, 1)
-	if(do_after(user, 90, target = src))
+	if(do_after(user, 90, target = user))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='userdanger'>You gather power! Time for a home run!</span>")
 		homerun_ready = 1
 	..()