diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic.dm
index d240dd64c22..1ca25612611 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic.dm
@@ -264,8 +264,7 @@
 				casing.bounce_away(TRUE)
 				SEND_SIGNAL(casing, COMSIG_CASING_EJECTED)
 		else if(empty_chamber)
-			UnregisterSignal(chambered, COMSIG_MOVABLE_MOVED)
-			chambered = null
+			clear_chambered()
 	if (chamber_next_round && (magazine?.max_ammo > 1))
 		chamber_round()