diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/misc/chem_gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/misc/chem_gun.dm
index 6987d45ce4..82539ddc09 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/misc/chem_gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/misc/chem_gun.dm
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
 	. = ..() //Don't bother changing this or removing it from containers will break.
 
 /obj/item/gun/chem/attack_self(mob/living/user)
-	if(user)
+	if(user && user.incapacitated())
 		if(user.incapacitated())
 			return
 		else if(!vial)