diff --git a/code/game/atoms.dm b/code/game/atoms.dm
index a27ffc4946e8c..9b7c823e51424 100644
--- a/code/game/atoms.dm
+++ b/code/game/atoms.dm
@@ -444,6 +444,7 @@ directive is properly returned.
 /atom/proc/hitby(atom/movable/AM, speed = 5)
 	if(density)
 		AM.stop_throw()
+		return TRUE
 
 
 /atom/proc/GenerateTag()
diff --git a/code/game/atoms_movable.dm b/code/game/atoms_movable.dm
index f1c763899851f..0b84010641dc6 100644
--- a/code/game/atoms_movable.dm
+++ b/code/game/atoms_movable.dm
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@
 		return COMPONENT_BUMP_RESOLVED
 	. = ..()
 	if(throwing)
-		. = throw_impact(A)
+		. = !throw_impact(A)
 	if(QDELETED(A))
 		return
 	A.Bumped(src)
@@ -469,19 +469,16 @@
 			for(var/atom/movable/location AS in nested_locs)
 				LAZYORASSOCLIST(location.important_recursive_contents, channel, arrived.important_recursive_contents[channel])
 
-//called when src is thrown into hit_atom
+///called when src is thrown into hit_atom
 /atom/movable/proc/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, speed, bounce = TRUE)
-	if(isliving(hit_atom))
-		var/mob/living/M = hit_atom
-		M.hitby(src, speed)
-
-	else
-		var/old_throw_source = throw_source
-		hit_atom.hitby(src, speed)
-		if(bounce && hit_atom.density)
+	var/hit_successful
+	var/old_throw_source = throw_source
+	hit_successful = hit_atom.hitby(src, speed)
+	if(hit_successful)
+		SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_MOVABLE_IMPACT, hit_atom)
+		if(bounce && hit_atom.density && !isliving(hit_atom))
 			INVOKE_NEXT_TICK(src, PROC_REF(throw_bounce), hit_atom, old_throw_source)
-
-	SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_MOVABLE_IMPACT, hit_atom)
+	return hit_successful //if the throw missed, it continues
 
 ///Bounces the AM off hit_atom
 /atom/movable/proc/throw_bounce(atom/hit_atom, turf/old_throw_source)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items.dm b/code/game/objects/items.dm
index d4a25f65c59a9..081c2e22a5293 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items.dm
@@ -332,7 +332,7 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(welding_sparks_prepdoor, /mutable_appearance, mutable_appearan
 ///When hit by a thrown object, play the associated hitsound of the object
 /obj/item/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, speed, bounce)
 	. = ..()
-	if(isliving(hit_atom))
+	if(. && isliving(hit_atom))
 		playsound(src, hitsound, 50)
 
 // apparently called whenever an item is removed from a slot, container, or anything else.
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/explosives/grenades/marines.dm b/code/game/objects/items/explosives/grenades/marines.dm
index 2b270929f6c14..aee05af094db1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/explosives/grenades/marines.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/explosives/grenades/marines.dm
@@ -86,8 +86,10 @@
 
 /obj/item/explosive/grenade/sticky/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, speed)
 	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	if(!active || stuck_to || isturf(hit_atom))
-		return TRUE
+		return
 	var/image/stuck_overlay = image(icon, hit_atom, initial(icon_state) + "_stuck")
 	stuck_overlay.pixel_x = rand(-5, 5)
 	stuck_overlay.pixel_y = rand(-7, 7)
@@ -129,7 +131,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/explosive/grenade/sticky/trailblazer/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, speed)
 	. = ..()
-	if(.)
+	if(!.)
 		return
 	RegisterSignal(stuck_to, COMSIG_MOVABLE_MOVED, PROC_REF(make_fire))
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
@@ -171,7 +173,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/explosive/grenade/sticky/cloaker/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, speed)
 	. = ..()
-	if(.)
+	if(!.)
 		return
 	RegisterSignal(stuck_to, COMSIG_MOVABLE_MOVED, PROC_REF(make_smoke))
 
@@ -239,6 +241,8 @@
 
 /obj/item/explosive/grenade/incendiary/molotov/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, speed, bounce = TRUE)
 	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	if(!hit_atom.density || prob(35))
 		return
 	prime()
@@ -411,6 +415,8 @@
 
 /obj/item/explosive/grenade/impact/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, speed)
 	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	if(launched && active && !istype(hit_atom, /turf/open)) //Only contact det if active, we actually hit something, and we're fired from a grenade launcher.
 		explosion(loc, light_impact_range = 1, flash_range = 2)
 		qdel(src)
@@ -522,6 +528,8 @@
 
 /obj/item/explosive/grenade/flare/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, speed)
 	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	if(!active)
 		return
 
@@ -592,6 +600,8 @@
 
 /obj/item/explosive/grenade/flare/strongerflare/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, speed)
 	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	anchored = TRUE//prevents marines from picking up and running around with a stronger flare
 
 /obj/item/explosive/grenade/flare/strongerflare/update_brightness()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/piecake.dm b/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/piecake.dm
index 85a5ff3ab7772..cb94b3f36de7b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/piecake.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/piecake.dm
@@ -22,7 +22,9 @@
 	bitesize = 3
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/pastries/pie/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	new /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/pie_smudge(loc)
 	visible_message(span_warning(" [src.name] splats."),span_warning(" You hear a splat."))
 	qdel(src)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm b/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
index b3b4c9ec000c9..0e6a1768d408a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
@@ -358,7 +358,9 @@
 	tastes = list("egg" = 1)
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/egg/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	new/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/egg_smudge(src.loc)
 	src.reagents.reaction(hit_atom, TOUCH)
 	src.visible_message(span_warning(" [src.name] has been squashed."),span_warning(" You hear a smack."))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown.dm b/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown.dm
index 7cde7983b4c23..f5286f2881d8f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown.dm
@@ -324,7 +324,9 @@
 	plantname = "tomato"
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/tomato/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	new/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/tomato_smudge(src.loc)
 	src.visible_message(span_notice("The [src.name] has been squashed."),span_moderate("You hear a smack."))
 	qdel(src)
@@ -348,7 +350,9 @@
 	plantname = "bloodtomato"
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/bloodtomato/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	new/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/splatter(src.loc)
 	src.visible_message(span_notice("The [src.name] has been squashed."),span_moderate("You hear a smack."))
 	src.reagents.reaction(get_turf(hit_atom))
@@ -370,7 +374,9 @@
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/slippery, 0.8 SECONDS, 0.5 SECONDS)
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/bluetomato/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	new/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/blood/oil(src.loc)
 	src.visible_message(span_notice("The [src.name] has been squashed."),span_moderate("You hear a smack."))
 	src.reagents.reaction(get_turf(hit_atom))
@@ -506,7 +512,9 @@
 	plantname = "bluespacetomato"
 
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/bluespacetomato/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	var/mob/M = usr
 	var/outer_teleport_radius = potency/10 //Plant potency determines radius of teleport.
 	var/inner_teleport_radius = potency/15
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/toys/toys.dm b/code/game/objects/items/toys/toys.dm
index 33bb63c978434..e25b26fdc7f35 100755
--- a/code/game/objects/items/toys/toys.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/toys/toys.dm
@@ -84,6 +84,9 @@
 
 
 /obj/item/toy/balloon/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	if(src.reagents.total_volume >= 1)
 		src.visible_message(span_warning(" The [src] bursts!"),"You hear a pop and a splash.")
 		src.reagents.reaction(get_turf(hit_atom), TOUCH)
@@ -174,7 +177,9 @@
 	AddElement(/datum/element/connect_loc, connections)
 
 /obj/item/toy/snappop/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	var/datum/effect_system/spark_spread/s = new /datum/effect_system/spark_spread
 	s.set_up(3, 1, src)
 	s.start()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm
index 9368e5d3ce9cb..18fa517f877ef 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm
@@ -288,9 +288,6 @@
 	transform = rotate_me
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/item/weapon/twohanded/spear/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, speed, bounce = FALSE)
-	. = ..()
-
 /obj/item/weapon/twohanded/spear/pickup(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
 	if(initial(current_angle) == current_angle)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/obj_defense.dm b/code/game/objects/obj_defense.dm
index bc38a9fb3f5ab..8f229a32f3384 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/obj_defense.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/obj_defense.dm
@@ -89,6 +89,8 @@
 
 /obj/hitby(atom/movable/AM, speed = 5)
 	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	if(!anchored && (move_resist < MOVE_FORCE_STRONG))
 		step(src, AM.dir)
 	visible_message(span_warning("[src] was hit by [AM]."), visible_message_flags = COMBAT_MESSAGE)
diff --git a/code/game/turfs/closed.dm b/code/game/turfs/closed.dm
index 7857e717f4980..1416dfff5eaaa 100644
--- a/code/game/turfs/closed.dm
+++ b/code/game/turfs/closed.dm
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
 /turf/closed/hitby(atom/movable/AM, speed = 5)
 	AM.stop_throw()
 	AM.turf_collision(src, speed)
+	return TRUE
 
 /turf/closed/mineral
 	name = "rock"
diff --git a/code/modules/assembly/infrared.dm b/code/modules/assembly/infrared.dm
index 0f3dbf2aae507..20e961ead7085 100644
--- a/code/modules/assembly/infrared.dm
+++ b/code/modules/assembly/infrared.dm
@@ -140,6 +140,8 @@
 
 /obj/item/assembly/infra/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
 	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	if(!olddir)
 		return
 	setDir(olddir)
diff --git a/code/modules/flufftext/Hallucination.dm b/code/modules/flufftext/Hallucination.dm
index 45338defd3171..f5b046043353f 100644
--- a/code/modules/flufftext/Hallucination.dm
+++ b/code/modules/flufftext/Hallucination.dm
@@ -144,6 +144,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(hallucination_list, list(
 	name = "Mature Runner ([rand(100, 999)])"
 
 /obj/effect/hallucination/simple/xeno/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, speed)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	if(hit_atom == target && target.stat != DEAD)
 		target.Paralyze(3 SECONDS, TRUE, TRUE)
 		target.visible_message(span_danger("[target] flails around wildly."),span_xenowarning("\The [src] pounces at [target]!"))
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm
index caeec8371e34d..7d967feef2388 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defense.dm
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@ Contains most of the procs that are called when a mob is attacked by something
 			throw_mode_off()
 			if(living_thrower)
 				log_combat(living_thrower, src, "thrown at", thrown_item, "(FAILED: caught)")
-			return
+			return TRUE
 
 		throw_damage = thrown_item.throwforce * speed * 0.2
 
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ Contains most of the procs that are called when a mob is attacked by something
 			visible_message(span_notice(" \The [thrown_item] misses [src] narrowly!"), null, null, 5)
 			if(living_thrower)
 				log_combat(living_thrower, src, "thrown at", thrown_item, "(FAILED: missed)")
-			return
+			return FALSE
 
 		if(thrown_item.thrower != src)
 			throw_damage = check_shields(COMBAT_MELEE_ATTACK, throw_damage, MELEE)
@@ -268,13 +268,13 @@ Contains most of the procs that are called when a mob is attacked by something
 				visible_message(span_danger("[src] deflects \the [thrown_item]!"))
 				if(living_thrower)
 					log_combat(living_thrower, src, "thrown at", thrown_item, "(FAILED: shield blocked)")
-				return
+				return TRUE
 
 		var/datum/limb/affecting = get_limb(zone)
 
 		if(affecting.limb_status & LIMB_DESTROYED)
 			log_combat(living_thrower, src, "thrown at", thrown_item, "(FAILED: target limb missing)")
-			return
+			return FALSE
 
 		thrown_item.stop_throw() // Hit the limb.
 		var/applied_damage = modify_by_armor(throw_damage, MELEE, thrown_item.penetration, zone)
@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@ Contains most of the procs that are called when a mob is attacked by something
 		if(applied_damage <= 0)
 			visible_message(span_notice("\The [thrown_item] bounces on [src]'s armor!"), null, null, 5)
 			log_combat(living_thrower, src, "thrown at", thrown_item, "(FAILED: armor blocked)")
-			return
+			return TRUE
 
 		visible_message(span_warning("[src] has been hit in the [affecting.display_name] by \the [thrown_item]."), null, null, 5)
 
@@ -307,14 +307,15 @@ Contains most of the procs that are called when a mob is attacked by something
 		throw_at(get_edge_target_turf(src, get_dir(AM.throw_source, src)), 1, speed * 0.5)
 		hit_report += "(thrown away)"
 
-	if(!living_thrower)
-		return
-	log_combat(living_thrower, src, "thrown at", AM, "[hit_report.Join(" ")]")
-	if(throw_damage && !living_thrower.mind?.bypass_ff && !mind?.bypass_ff && living_thrower.faction == faction)
-		var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
-		living_thrower.ff_check(throw_damage, src)
-		log_ffattack("[key_name(living_thrower)] hit [key_name(src)] with \the [AM] (thrown) in [AREACOORD(T)] [hit_report.Join(" ")].")
-		msg_admin_ff("[ADMIN_TPMONTY(living_thrower)] hit [ADMIN_TPMONTY(src)] with \the [AM] (thrown) in [ADMIN_VERBOSEJMP(T)] [hit_report.Join(" ")].")
+	if(living_thrower)
+		log_combat(living_thrower, src, "thrown at", AM, "[hit_report.Join(" ")]")
+		if(throw_damage && !living_thrower.mind?.bypass_ff && !mind?.bypass_ff && living_thrower.faction == faction)
+			var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
+			living_thrower.ff_check(throw_damage, src)
+			log_ffattack("[key_name(living_thrower)] hit [key_name(src)] with \the [AM] (thrown) in [AREACOORD(T)] [hit_report.Join(" ")].")
+			msg_admin_ff("[ADMIN_TPMONTY(living_thrower)] hit [ADMIN_TPMONTY(src)] with \the [AM] (thrown) in [ADMIN_VERBOSEJMP(T)] [hit_report.Join(" ")].")
+
+	return TRUE
 
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/resist_fire(datum/source)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/xenomorph/facehuggers.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/xenomorph/facehuggers.dm
index 0ea3a3c30be99..fb4020c0f5a72 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/xenomorph/facehuggers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/xenomorph/facehuggers.dm
@@ -245,12 +245,8 @@
 	if(stat != CONSCIOUS) //need to be active to leap
 		return
 
-	for(var/check_smoke in get_turf(src)) //Check for pacifying smoke
-		if(!istype(check_smoke, /obj/effect/particle_effect/smoke/xeno))
-			continue
-
-		var/obj/effect/particle_effect/smoke/xeno/xeno_smoke = check_smoke
-		if(CHECK_BITFIELD(xeno_smoke.smoke_traits, SMOKE_HUGGER_PACIFY)) //Cancel out and make the hugger go idle if we have the xeno pacify tag
+	for(var/obj/effect/particle_effect/smoke/check_smoke in get_turf(src)) //Check for pacifying smoke
+		if(CHECK_BITFIELD(check_smoke.smoke_traits, SMOKE_HUGGER_PACIFY)) //Cancel out and make the hugger go idle if we have the xeno pacify tag
 			go_idle()
 			return
 
@@ -358,40 +354,38 @@
 	update_icon()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/facehugger/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom, speed)
+	if(isopenturf(hit_atom))
+		leaping = FALSE
+		go_idle()
+		return FALSE
 	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	if(stat != CONSCIOUS)
 		return
-	if(iscarbon(hit_atom))
-		var/mob/living/carbon/M = hit_atom
-		if(loc == M) //Caught
-			update_icon()
-			pre_leap(impact_time)
-		else if(leaping && M.can_be_facehugged(src)) //Standard leaping behaviour, not attributable to being _thrown_ such as by a Carrier.
-			if(!Attach(M))
-				go_idle()
-			return
-		else
-			step(src, REVERSE_DIR(dir)) //We want the hugger to bounce off if it hits a mob.
-			update_icon()
-			if(!issamexenohive(M)) //If the target is not friendly, stagger and slow it, and activate faster.
-				M.adjust_stagger(3 SECONDS) //Apply stagger and slowdown so the carrier doesn't have to suicide when going for direct hugger hits.
-				M.add_slowdown(3)
-				pre_leap(impact_time) //Go into the universal leap set up proc
-				return
-
-			pre_leap(activate_time) //Go into the universal leap set up proc
-			return
+	if(!iscarbon(hit_atom))
+		leaping = FALSE
+		go_idle()
+		return
+
+	var/mob/living/carbon/M = hit_atom
+	if(loc == M) //Caught
+		pre_leap(impact_time)
+	else if(leaping && M.can_be_facehugged(src)) //Standard leaping behaviour, not attributable to being _thrown_ such as by a Carrier.
+		if(!Attach(M))
+			go_idle()
 	else
-		if(leaping)
-			for(var/mob/living/carbon/M in loc)
-				if(M.can_be_facehugged(src))
-					if(!Attach(M))
-						go_idle()
-					return
-	stop_throw()
+		step(src, REVERSE_DIR(dir))
+		if(!issamexenohive(M))
+			M.adjust_stagger(3 SECONDS)
+			M.add_slowdown(3)
+		pre_leap(activate_time)
+
 	leaping = FALSE
-	go_idle(FALSE)
 
+/obj/item/clothing/mask/facehugger/stop_throw(flying, original_layer)
+	. = ..()
+	update_icon()
 
 //////////////////////
 //  FACEHUG CHECKS
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index 71bf25022218f..e9d7b145fdc17 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -436,6 +436,9 @@
 		return
 	if(!client)
 		return
+	var/mob/mob_to_push = AM
+	if(istype(mob_to_push) && mob_to_push.lying_angle)
+		return
 	now_pushing = TRUE
 	var/dir_to_target = get_dir(src, AM)
 
@@ -456,7 +459,6 @@
 		if(force_push(AM, move_force, dir_to_target, push_anchored))
 			push_anchored = TRUE
 	if(ismob(AM))
-		var/mob/mob_to_push = AM
 		var/atom/movable/mob_buckle = mob_to_push.buckled
 		// If we can't pull them because of what they're buckled to, make sure we can push the thing they're buckled to instead.
 		// If neither are true, we're not pushing anymore.
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm
index f65a96cdb73fe..af7dd52439ebe 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defense.dm
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 
 //this proc handles being hit by a thrown atom
 /mob/living/hitby(atom/movable/AM, speed = 5)
+	. = TRUE
 	if(isliving(AM))
 		var/mob/living/thrown_mob = AM
 		if(thrown_mob.mob_size >= mob_size)
diff --git a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
index 183ae6c4f03cf..f03e2ac120513 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
@@ -570,7 +570,9 @@
 	var/brightness = 2 //how much light it gives off
 
 /obj/item/light_bulb/throw_impact(atom/hit_atom)
-	..()
+	. = ..()
+	if(!.)
+		return
 	shatter()
 
 /obj/item/light_bulb/tube