diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/chameleon.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/chameleon.dm
index 1cb79699c99..e1d8ae414d4 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/chameleon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/chameleon.dm
@@ -425,6 +425,7 @@
 	caliber = ".45"
 	origin_tech = "combat=2;materials=2;syndicate=8"
 	ammo_type = "/obj/item/ammo_casing/chameleon"
+	matter = list()
 	var/list/gun_choices = list()
 
 	New()
@@ -464,4 +465,4 @@
 		flags_inv = A.flags_inv
 		if(usr)
 			usr.update_inv_r_hand()
-			usr.update_inv_l_hand()	//so our overlays update.
\ No newline at end of file
+			usr.update_inv_l_hand()	//so our overlays update.