diff --git a/src/sdltiles.cpp b/src/sdltiles.cpp
index 53a2d83f0ed1..0858a71c34a0 100644
--- a/src/sdltiles.cpp
+++ b/src/sdltiles.cpp
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@
 #include "input.h"
 #include "runtime_handlers.h"
 #include "json.h"
+#include "make_static.h"
 #include "mapbuffer.h"
 #include "mission.h"
 #include "npc.h"
@@ -2765,7 +2766,8 @@ static void CheckMessages()
                         actions.insert( ACTION_CYCLE_MOVE );
                     }
                     // Only prioritize fire weapon options if we're wielding a ranged weapon.
-                    if( g->u.primary_weapon().is_gun() || g->u.primary_weapon().has_flag( "REACH_ATTACK" ) ) {
+                    if( g->u.primary_weapon().is_gun() ||
+                        g->u.primary_weapon().has_flag( STATIC( flag_id( "REACH_ATTACK" ) ) ) ) {
                         actions.insert( ACTION_FIRE );
                     }
                 }