diff --git a/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/SharedGunSystem.cs b/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/SharedGunSystem.cs
index 62e63501ee..35a15178d8 100644
--- a/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/SharedGunSystem.cs
+++ b/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/SharedGunSystem.cs
@@ -508,7 +508,7 @@ public abstract partial class SharedGunSystem : EntitySystem
             return;
 
         var ev = new MuzzleFlashEvent(GetNetEntity(gun), sprite, worldAngle);
-        CreateEffect(gun, ev, gun);
+        CreateEffect(gun, ev, user);
     }
 
     public void CauseImpulse(EntityCoordinates fromCoordinates, EntityCoordinates toCoordinates, EntityUid user, PhysicsComponent userPhysics)