diff --git a/code/datums/components/crafting/ranged_weapon.dm b/code/datums/components/crafting/ranged_weapon.dm
index ae6bdda72e4b..391f12e5026d 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/crafting/ranged_weapon.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/crafting/ranged_weapon.dm
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@
 	result = /obj/item/weaponcrafting/receiver
 	reqs = list(
 		/obj/item/stack/sheet/iron = 5,
-		/obj/item/stack/sticky_tape = 1,
+//		/obj/item/stack/sticky_tape = 1, // monkestation edit
 		/obj/item/screwdriver = 1,
 		/obj/item/assembly/mousetrap = 1,
 	)
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 	result = /obj/item/weaponcrafting/stock
 	reqs = list(
 		/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/wood = 8,
-		/obj/item/stack/sticky_tape = 1,
+//		/obj/item/stack/sticky_tape = 1, // monkestation edit
 	)
 	time = 5 SECONDS
 	category = CAT_WEAPON_RANGED
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/weaponcrafting/receiver = 1,
 		/obj/item/pipe = 1,
 		/obj/item/weaponcrafting/stock = 1,
-		/obj/item/stack/sticky_tape = 1,
+//		/obj/item/stack/sticky_tape = 1, // monkestation edit
 	)
 	tool_behaviors = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
 	time = 5 SECONDS