diff --git a/shields/init.lua b/shields/init.lua
index baed822..31f76dd 100644
--- a/shields/init.lua
+++ b/shields/init.lua
@@ -28,15 +28,6 @@ armor:register_armor("shields:shield_admin", {
 	description = S("Admin Shield"),
 	inventory_image = "shields_inv_shield_admin.png",
 	groups = {armor_shield=1000, armor_heal=100, armor_use=0, not_in_creative_inventory=1},
-	on_punched = function(player, hitter, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities)
-		if type(hitter) == "userdata" then
-			if hitter:is_player() then
-				hitter:set_wielded_item("")
-			end
-			play_sound_effect(player, "default_dig_metal")
-		end
-		return false
-	end,
 })
 
 minetest.register_alias("adminshield", "shields:shield_admin")