diff --git a/scripts/communityScripts/armored-chat/armored_chat.js b/scripts/communityScripts/armored-chat/armored_chat.js
index 49c4ba0790..2e45610aeb 100644
--- a/scripts/communityScripts/armored-chat/armored_chat.js
+++ b/scripts/communityScripts/armored-chat/armored_chat.js
@@ -179,6 +179,8 @@
     function keyPressEvent(event) {
         switch (JSON.stringify(event.key)) {
             case "16777220": // Enter key
+                if (HMD.active) return; // Don't allow in VR
+
                 quick_message.sendToQml({
                     type: "change_visibility",
                     value: true,