diff --git a/Leader2/scripting/Leader2.sp b/Leader2/scripting/Leader2.sp
index 3ea2575e..a9e394d0 100644
--- a/Leader2/scripting/Leader2.sp
+++ b/Leader2/scripting/Leader2.sp
@@ -489,7 +489,7 @@ public void RemoveLeader(int client)
 
 	for(int i = 1; i < MaxClients; i++)
 	{
-		if(g_bForceMute[i])
+		if(IsClientInGame(i) && g_bForceMute[i])
 		{
 			BaseComm_SetClientMute(i, false);
 			g_bForceMute[i] = false;