diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
index 1488974dd7..83ce525ac8 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/shotgun.dm
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 	pump(user)
 	recentpump = world.time + 10
 	if(istype(user))//CIT CHANGE - makes pumping shotguns cost a lil bit of stamina.
-		user.adjustStaminaLossBuffered(5) //CIT CHANGE - DITTO. make this scale inversely to the strength stat when stats/skills are added
+		user.adjustStaminaLossBuffered(2) //CIT CHANGE - DITTO. make this scale inversely to the strength stat when stats/skills are added
 	return
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/shotgun/blow_up(mob/user)