diff --git a/Tactical/LOS.cpp b/Tactical/LOS.cpp
index bd5c6aec..e57cf6e4 100644
--- a/Tactical/LOS.cpp
+++ b/Tactical/LOS.cpp
@@ -9693,8 +9693,9 @@ void LimitImpactPointByFacing( SOLDIERTYPE *pShooter, SOLDIERTYPE *pTarget, FLOA
 	// sevenfm: only allow this mechanics for standing human bodytype, as in other cases it may result in balance issues
 	if(!pShooter ||
 		!pTarget ||
+		gGameCTHConstants.SIDE_FACING_DIVISOR <= 1.0f ||
 		!IS_MERC_BODY_TYPE(pTarget) && !IS_CIV_BODY_TYPE(pTarget) ||
-		gAnimControl[pTarget->usAnimState].ubEndHeight < ANIM_STAND ||
+		gAnimControl[pTarget->usAnimState].ubEndHeight < ANIM_CROUCH ||
 		pShooter->bAimShotLocation == AIM_SHOT_HEAD)
 	{
 		return;
@@ -9704,6 +9705,10 @@ void LimitImpactPointByFacing( SOLDIERTYPE *pShooter, SOLDIERTYPE *pTarget, FLOA
 	UINT8	iTargetFacing = pTarget->ubDirection;
 	FLOAT	iDivisor = gGameCTHConstants.SIDE_FACING_DIVISOR;
 
+	// sevenfm: lower modifier for crouched
+	if (gAnimControl[pTarget->usAnimState].ubEndHeight == ANIM_CROUCH)
+		iDivisor = 1.0f + (iDivisor - 1.0f) / 2.0f;
+
 	switch (iTargetFacing)
 	{
 		case 0: