diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/special/syringe.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/special/syringe.dm
index 936725e59c..4eb7dc5475 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/special/syringe.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/special/syringe.dm
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 		var/obj/item/gun/chem/CG = loc
 		if(CG.syringes_left <= 0)
 			return
-		if (CG.vial == null)
+		if (!CG.vial)
 			CG.syringes_left--
 			return
 		CG.vial.reagents.trans_to(BB, dartvolume)