removes combat mode effects

code/game/objects/items/shields.dm

@@ -120,8 +120,6 @@
 	return TRUE
 
 /obj/item/shield/proc/user_shieldbash(mob/living/user, atom/target, harmful)
-	if(!SEND_SIGNAL(user, COMSIG_COMBAT_MODE_CHECK, COMBAT_MODE_ACTIVE)) //Combat mode has to be enabled for shield bashing
-		return FALSE
 	if(!(shield_flags & SHIELD_CAN_BASH))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] can't be used to shield bash!</span>")
 		return FALSE