diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/combat.dm b/code/__DEFINES/combat.dm
index 36da2cc3ae7d..7df3a453acfb 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/combat.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/combat.dm
@@ -134,8 +134,11 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(shove_disarming_types, typecacheof(list(/obj/item/gun)))
 #define EMBED_POINTY_SUPERIOR list("embed_chance" = 100, "ignore_throwspeed_threshold" = TRUE)
 
 //Gun weapon weight
+/// Allows you to dual wield this gun and your offhand gun
 #define WEAPON_LIGHT 1
+/// Does not allow you to dual wield with this gun and your offhand gun
 #define WEAPON_MEDIUM 2
+/// You must wield the gun to fire this gun
 #define WEAPON_HEAVY 3
 //Gun trigger guards
 #define TRIGGER_GUARD_ALLOW_ALL -1
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser_gatling.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser_gatling.dm
index da6be347c3ba..b21e176b92e8 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser_gatling.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser_gatling.dm
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@
 	slot_flags = null
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_HUGE
 	custom_materials = null
-	weapon_weight = WEAPON_HEAVY
+	weapon_weight = WEAPON_MEDIUM
 	ammo_type = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/energy/laser/minigun)
 	cell_type = /obj/item/stock_parts/cell/crap
 	item_flags = NEEDS_PERMIT | SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND