diff --git a/spacecannon.lua b/spacecannon.lua
index 113a04b..4ffb888 100644
--- a/spacecannon.lua
+++ b/spacecannon.lua
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 
 spacecannon.can_shoot = function(pos, playername)
-	local has_unrestricted_priv = playername and minetest.check_player_priv(playername, "spacecannon_unrestricted")
+	local has_unrestricted_priv = playername and minetest.check_player_privs(playername, "spacecannon_unrestricted")
 	-- only allow shooting in space or with priv
 	return has_unrestricted_priv or pos.y > 1000
 end