diff --git a/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm b/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
index 89af059fca..4b2176c603 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
@@ -1102,4 +1102,4 @@
 	if(target == user || target == get_turf(src))
 		return
 	target_turf = get_turf(target)
-	fire_helper(target_turf)
+	fire_helper(user)