diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm
index 4c03950b5e..9e5645027c 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm
@@ -467,6 +467,8 @@
 // MELEE GANG
 /obj/item/claymore/ctf
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
+	armor_penetration = 100
+	total_mass = 2
 
 /obj/item/claymore/ctf/pre_attack(atom/target, mob/user, params)
 	if(!is_ctf_target(target))