diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm
index 3db3e4a2634..72411d85943 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/shotgun.dm
@@ -131,7 +131,6 @@
 	name = "assault shotgun"
 	desc = sawn_desc
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
-	weapon_weight = WEAPON_HEAVY
 	current_skin = "riotshotgun-short"
 	item_state = "gun"			//phil235 is it different with different skin?
 	slot_flags &= ~SLOT_BACK    //you can't sling it on your back
@@ -310,7 +309,6 @@
 	origin_tech = "combat=6"
 	mag_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/internal/shot/com
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
-	weapon_weight = WEAPON_HEAVY
 
 //Dual Feed Shotgun
 
@@ -321,7 +319,6 @@
 	origin_tech = "combat=4;materials=2"
 	mag_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/internal/shot/tube
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
-	weapon_weight = WEAPON_HEAVY
 	var/toggled = 0
 	var/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/internal/shot/alternate_magazine