diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stunbaton.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stunbaton.dm
index 8ca7d3efd4..ffd0048f48 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stunbaton.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stunbaton.dm
@@ -231,6 +231,7 @@
 	sparkler.activate_cooldown = 5
 
 /obj/item/melee/baton/cattleprod/baton_stun()
-	sparkler.activate()
+	sparkler?.activate()
 	. = ..()
+
 #undef STUNBATON_CHARGE_LENIENCY
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