diff --git a/shooter/README.md b/shooter/README.md
index 5f0caf6..c6d7f07 100644
--- a/shooter/README.md
+++ b/shooter/README.md
@@ -74,6 +74,13 @@ Defaults to `false` in singleplayer mode
 
 `shooter_allow_players = true`
 
+### Node Drops
+
+Drops the node item when hit, requires `shooter_allow_nodes` to be `true`
+Currently excludes 'blasting'
+
+`shooter_node_drops = false`
+
 ### Round update time
 
 Maximum round 'step' processing interval, will inversely effect the long-range velocity of the virtual projectiles. This should always be greater than the dedicated server step time
diff --git a/shooter/api.lua b/shooter/api.lua
index f99cb94..7045f48 100644
--- a/shooter/api.lua
+++ b/shooter/api.lua
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ shooter.config = {
 	enable_protection = false,
 	enable_crafting = true,
 	explosion_texture = "shooter_hit.png",
+	node_drops = false,
 	allow_nodes = true,
 	allow_entities = false,
 	allow_players = true,
@@ -199,6 +200,16 @@ shooter.punch_node = function(pos, spec)
 						shooter.spawn_particles(pos, {texture=item.tiles[1]})
 					end
 				end
+				if config.node_drops then
+					local object = minetest.add_item(pos, item)
+					if object then
+						object:set_velocity({
+							x = math.random(-1, 1),
+							y = 4,
+							z = math.random(-1, 1)
+						})
+					end
+				end
 				return true
 			end
 		end