diff --git a/src/game/monster/flyer/flyer.c b/src/game/monster/flyer/flyer.c
index d2637324..4d64f4dc 100644
--- a/src/game/monster/flyer/flyer.c
+++ b/src/game/monster/flyer/flyer.c
@@ -496,7 +496,7 @@ flyer_fire(edict_t *self, int flash_number)
 	vec3_t dir;
 	int effect;
 
-	if (!self)
+	if (!self || !self->enemy)
 	{
 		return;
 	}