diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/stun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/stun.dm
index 65af7edf66f..e3177e7438b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/stun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/stun.dm
@@ -63,6 +63,7 @@
 	process()
 		charge_tick++
 		if(charge_tick < 4) return 0
+		charge_tick = 0
 		if(!power_supply) return 0
 		power_supply.give(100)
 		return 1