diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index a4d3c3a63a..7f1f43efc3 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -660,7 +660,7 @@
 	if(chambered && chambered.BB)
 		chambered.BB.damage *= 5
 
-	process_fire(target, user, TRUE, params, stam_cost = getstamcost(user))
+	process_fire(target, user, TRUE, params, BODY_ZONE_HEAD, stam_cost = getstamcost(user))
 
 /obj/item/gun/proc/unlock() //used in summon guns and as a convience for admins
 	if(pin)