diff --git a/std/ranged_weapon.c b/std/ranged_weapon.c
index ec6f189..90705ff 100644
--- a/std/ranged_weapon.c
+++ b/std/ranged_weapon.c
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 
 static int cmd_shoot(string str)
 {   int    dam;
-    string no_at;
+    int|string no_at;
     object quiver;
     mapping shoot;