diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/tipped_arrow.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/tipped_arrow.lua
index ca5fc7f3..f71974b8 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/tipped_arrow.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/tipped_arrow.lua
@@ -258,7 +258,7 @@ function mcl_potions.register_arrow(name, desc, color, def)
 						end
 
 						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