diff --git a/src/console.c b/src/console.c
index ba5ba71df..8746bf036 100644
--- a/src/console.c
+++ b/src/console.c
@@ -769,7 +769,7 @@ boolean CON_Responder(event_t *ev)
 	// check for console toggle key
 	if (ev->type != ev_console)
 	{
-		if (modeattacking || metalrecording || menuactive)
+		if (modeattacking || metalrecording)
 			return false;
 
 		if (key == gamecontrol[gc_console][0] || key == gamecontrol[gc_console][1])