diff --git a/code/datums/components/crafting/recipes/recipes_weapon_and_ammo.dm b/code/datums/components/crafting/recipes/recipes_weapon_and_ammo.dm
index 3b37151363..0135cab77f 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/crafting/recipes/recipes_weapon_and_ammo.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/crafting/recipes/recipes_weapon_and_ammo.dm
@@ -298,6 +298,7 @@
 	name = "Improvised Shotgun"
 	result = /obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver/doublebarrel/improvised
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/pipe = 1,
+				/obj/item/weaponcrafting/receiver = 1,
 				/obj/item/weaponcrafting/stock = 1,
 				/obj/item/stack/packageWrap = 5)
 	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)