diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Snipers/snipers.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Snipers/snipers.yml
index d15912c656..a16ce82df3 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Snipers/snipers.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Snipers/snipers.yml
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@
   components:
   - type: Sprite
     sprite: Objects/Weapons/Guns/Snipers/bolt_gun_wood.rsi
+  - type: GunRequiresWield
 
 - type: entity
   name: Hristov
@@ -116,6 +117,7 @@
     animation: WeaponArcThrust
     soundHit:
       path: /Audio/Weapons/bladeslice.ogg
+  - type: GunRequiresWield
 
 - type: entity
   name: flintlock pistol