diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/gauntlets.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/gauntlets.dm
index b65884d3f9..8807fb93ad 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/gauntlets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/gauntlets.dm
@@ -18,6 +18,10 @@
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user
 	if(H.gloves)
 		gloves = H.gloves
+		if(!istype(gloves))
+			to_chat(user, "You are unable to wear \the [src] as \the [H.gloves] are in the way.")
+			gloves = null
+			return 0
 		if(gloves.overgloves)
 			to_chat(user, "You are unable to wear \the [src] as \the [H.gloves] are in the way.")
 			gloves = null