diff --git a/code/game/mecha/equipment/mecha_equipment.dm b/code/game/mecha/equipment/mecha_equipment.dm
index c078a91435c..b11de6f7381 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/equipment/mecha_equipment.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/equipment/mecha_equipment.dm
@@ -64,6 +64,8 @@
 		return FALSE
 	if(!chassis)
 		return FALSE
+	if(!is_ranged() && !chassis.Adjacent(target))
+		return FALSE
 	if(!equip_ready)
 		return FALSE
 	if(energy_drain && !chassis.has_charge(energy_drain))