diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
index d6140d28f4e..ed08c90f0b9 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets.dm
@@ -85,6 +85,7 @@
 	damage = 12.5
 	tile_dropoff = 0.75
 	tile_dropoff_s = 1.25
+	armour_penetration = -30
 
 /obj/item/projectile/bullet/pellet/rubber
 	name = "rubber pellet"