diff --git a/3d_armor/init.lua b/3d_armor/init.lua
index a804e14..18d5a8f 100644
--- a/3d_armor/init.lua
+++ b/3d_armor/init.lua
@@ -395,7 +395,10 @@ if armor.config.punch_damage == true then
 	minetest.register_on_punchplayer(function(player, hitter,
 			time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities)
 		local name = player:get_player_name()
-		if name then
+		local name2 = hitter:get_player_name()		
+		if name and name2 and minetest.is_protected(player:get_pos(), "") then
+			return
+		elseif name then
 			armor:punch(player, hitter, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities)
 			last_punch_time[name] = minetest.get_gametime()
 		end