diff --git a/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm b/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
index aad64df6d9..d48690f003 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/porta_turret/portable_turret.dm
@@ -459,11 +459,11 @@
 
 		else if(iscarbon(A))
 			var/mob/living/carbon/C = A
-			//If not emagged, only target carbons that can use items
-			if(mode != TURRET_LETHAL && (C.stat || C.handcuffed || !(C.mobility_flags & MOBILITY_USE)))
+			//If not on lethal, only target carbons that aren't cuffed nor stamcrit or just plain crit.
+			if(mode != TURRET_LETHAL && (C.stat || C.handcuffed || IS_STAMCRIT(C)))
 				continue
 
-			//If emagged, target all but dead carbons
+			//If on lethal, target all but dead carbons
 			if(mode == TURRET_LETHAL && C.stat == DEAD)
 				continue