diff --git a/zone/bot.cpp b/zone/bot.cpp
index 39ba17500..b7e41a25b 100644
--- a/zone/bot.cpp
+++ b/zone/bot.cpp
@@ -1841,7 +1841,8 @@ bool Bot::BotRangedAttack(Mob* other, bool CanDoubleAttack) {
 	) {
 		if (!Ammo || ammoItem->GetCharges() < 1) {
 			if (!GetCombatRoundForAlerts()) {
-				GetOwner()->Message(Chat::Yellow, "I do not have enough any ammo.");
+				SetCombatRoundForAlerts();
+				BotGroupSay(this, "I do not have enough any ammo!");
 			}
 		}