diff --git a/mods/ctf/ctf_events/init.lua b/mods/ctf/ctf_events/init.lua
index c1182a4..c99acc9 100644
--- a/mods/ctf/ctf_events/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ctf/ctf_events/init.lua
@@ -129,6 +129,8 @@ ctf.register_on_killedplayer(function(victim, killer, stack, tool_caps)
 		type = "rocket"
 	elseif tool_caps.damage_groups.ranged then
 		type = "bullet"
+	elseif tool_caps.damage_groups.sniper then
+		type = "sniper"
 	end
 
 	if tool_caps.damage_groups.combat_log then
diff --git a/mods/ctf/ctf_events/textures/ctf_events_kill_sniper.png b/mods/ctf/ctf_events/textures/ctf_events_kill_sniper.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c9ba3f0
Binary files /dev/null and b/mods/ctf/ctf_events/textures/ctf_events_kill_sniper.png differ
diff --git a/mods/pvp/sniper_rifles/rifles.lua b/mods/pvp/sniper_rifles/rifles.lua
index 46e0765..3aa6ca8 100644
--- a/mods/pvp/sniper_rifles/rifles.lua
+++ b/mods/pvp/sniper_rifles/rifles.lua
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ sniper_rifles.register_rifle("sniper_rifles:rifle_762", {
 		rounds    = 30,
 		range     = 300,
 		step      = 30,
-		tool_caps = { full_punch_interval = 1.5, damage_groups = { fleshy = 12 } },
+		tool_caps = { full_punch_interval = 1.5, damage_groups = { fleshy = 12, sniper = 1 } },
 		sounds    = { shot = "sniper_rifles_shot" },
 		particle  = "shooter_bullet.png",
 		groups    = {
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ sniper_rifles.register_rifle("sniper_rifles:rifle_magnum", {
 		rounds    = 20,
 		range     = 400,
 		step      = 30,
-		tool_caps = { full_punch_interval = 2, damage_groups = { fleshy = 16 } },
+		tool_caps = { full_punch_interval = 2, damage_groups = { fleshy = 16, sniper = 1 } },
 		sounds    = { shot = "sniper_rifles_shot" },
 		particle  = "shooter_bullet.png",
 		groups    = {