diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
index 6952f594..40600ca2 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/arrow.lua
@@ -265,7 +265,7 @@ ARROW_ENTITY.on_step = function(self, dtime)
 
 
 					if is_player then
-						if self._shooter and self._shooter:is_player() then
+						if self._shooter and self._shooter:is_player() and obj ~= self._shooter then
 							-- “Ding” sound for hitting another player
 							minetest.sound_play({name="mcl_bows_hit_player", gain=0.1}, {to_player=self._shooter:get_player_name()}, true)
 						end