diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
index 2548c764ecf..53937526be5 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/pen.dm
@@ -59,7 +59,6 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/pen/sleepypen
 	desc = "It's a black ink pen with a sharp point and a carefully engraved \"Waffle Co.\""
 	flags = FPRINT | TABLEPASS | OPENCONTAINER
-	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	origin_tech = "materials=2;syndicate=5"
 
 
@@ -86,7 +85,6 @@
  */
  /obj/item/weapon/pen/paralysis
 	flags = FPRINT | TABLEPASS | OPENCONTAINER
-	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	origin_tech = "materials=2;syndicate=5"