diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/gauss.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/gauss.dm
index ec7eaede5c90..9f28d3e2f8d0 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/gauss.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/gauss.dm
@@ -103,6 +103,7 @@
 	allowed_cell_types = list(
 		/obj/item/stock_parts/cell/gun/solgov,
 	)
+	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
 	fire_delay = 0.4 SECONDS
 	bolt_type = BOLT_TYPE_NO_BOLT
 	internal_magazine = TRUE
@@ -143,8 +144,8 @@
 	allowed_cell_types = list(
 		/obj/item/stock_parts/cell/gun/solgov,
 	)
+	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
 	burst_size = 1
-
 	fire_delay = 0.2 SECONDS
 
 	actions_types = list()