diff --git a/js/powerups.js b/js/powerups.js
index 4ce6f0a..94e00eb 100644
--- a/js/powerups.js
+++ b/js/powerups.js
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ function update_powerup(){
     }
   });
   
-  if(game.time.now > player.rapidTime){
+  if(game.time.now > player.rapidTime && player.alive){
     rapid_fire();
   }