diff --git a/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm b/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
index d71c0c7c83be..f913ce51260e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/inventory.dm
@@ -581,12 +581,14 @@
 	if(!I)
 		to_chat(src, span_warning("You are not holding anything to equip!"))
 		return
-	if (temporarilyRemoveItemFromInventory(I) && !QDELETED(I))
-		if(I.equip_to_best_slot(src))
-			return
-		if(put_in_active_hand(I))
-			return
-		I.forceMove(drop_location())
+
+	if(I.equip_to_best_slot(src))
+		return
+
+	if(put_in_active_hand(I))
+		return
+
+	I.forceMove(drop_location())
 
 //used in code for items usable by both carbon and drones, this gives the proper back slot for each mob.(defibrillator, backpack watertank, ...)
 /mob/proc/getBackSlot()