diff --git a/shields/init.lua b/shields/init.lua
index d7405da..acfb54f 100644
--- a/shields/init.lua
+++ b/shields/init.lua
@@ -31,7 +31,9 @@ armor:register_armor("shields:shield_admin", {
 	groups = {armor_shield=1000, armor_heal=100, armor_use=0, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
 	on_punch = function(player, hitter, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities)
 		if type(hitter) == "userdata" then
-			hitter:punch(player, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities)
+			if hitter:is_player() then
+				hitter:set_wielded_item("")
+			end
 			play_sound_effect(player, "default_dig_metal")
 		end
 		return false