diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/misc/beam_rifle.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/misc/beam_rifle.dm
index 5605647078..fd09aa7f9d 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/misc/beam_rifle.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/misc/beam_rifle.dm
@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@
 	ammo_type = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/energy/beam_rifle/hitscan)
 	cell_type = /obj/item/stock_parts/cell/beam_rifle
 	canMouseDown = TRUE
+	can_turret = FALSE
+	can_circuit = FALSE
 	//Cit changes: beam rifle stats.
 	slowdown = 1
 	item_flags = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION | SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND | NEEDS_PERMIT