diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
index 7d2d5f0e1c..8fbfc0e657 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
 	item_state = null
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 	force = 5
-	slot_flags = SLOT_HOLSTER
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT|SLOT_HOLSTER
 	charge_cost = 480
 	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/ion