diff --git a/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml b/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
index 527e7d2ecc..6b4c7acf1e 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
@@ -438,7 +438,7 @@
 	DetectCloaked:
 		Range: 2c0
 	DeathSounds@NORMAL:
-		DeathTypes: DefaultDeath, BulletDeath, SmallExplosionDeath, ExplosionDeath
+		DeathTypes: DefaultDeath, BulletDeath, SmallExplosionDeath, ExplosionDeath, RippedApartDeath
 	DeathSounds@BURNED:
 		Voice: Burned
 		DeathTypes: FireDeath
diff --git a/mods/cnc/weapons/smallcaliber.yaml b/mods/cnc/weapons/smallcaliber.yaml
index 980ace0d7b..662defa4a0 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/weapons/smallcaliber.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/weapons/smallcaliber.yaml
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Sniper:
 			Wood: 50
 			Light: 70
 			Heavy: 30
-		DamageTypes: Prone50Percent, TriggerProne, BulletDeath
+		DamageTypes: Prone50Percent, TriggerProne, RippedApartDeath
 	Warhead@2Eff: CreateEffect
 		Explosions: piffs
 		ImpactActors: false
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ HeliAGGun:
 			Wood: 50
 			Light: 75
 			Heavy: 25
-		DamageTypes: Prone80Percent, TriggerProne, BulletDeath
+		DamageTypes: Prone80Percent, TriggerProne, RippedApartDeath
 
 HeliAAGun:
 	Inherits: HeliAGGun
@@ -106,6 +106,7 @@ Pistol:
 			Wood: 30
 			Light: 40
 			Heavy: 10
+		DamageTypes: Prone50Percent, TriggerProne, BulletDeath
 	Warhead@2Eff: CreateEffect
 		Explosions: piff