diff --git a/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/SharedGunSystem.cs b/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/SharedGunSystem.cs
index c469e194cf21..35a15178d876 100644
--- a/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/SharedGunSystem.cs
+++ b/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/SharedGunSystem.cs
@@ -508,8 +508,7 @@ protected void MuzzleFlash(EntityUid gun, AmmoComponent component, Angle worldAn
             return;
 
         var ev = new MuzzleFlashEvent(GetNetEntity(gun), sprite, worldAngle);
-        var sending = _netManager.IsServer && user != null ? user : gun;
-        CreateEffect(gun, ev, sending);
+        CreateEffect(gun, ev, user);
     }
 
     public void CauseImpulse(EntityCoordinates fromCoordinates, EntityCoordinates toCoordinates, EntityUid user, PhysicsComponent userPhysics)