diff --git a/axes/decorators.py b/axes/decorators.py
index 1b6005f..d835267 100644
--- a/axes/decorators.py
+++ b/axes/decorators.py
@@ -94,6 +94,9 @@ def is_user_lockable(request):
     If so, then return the value to see if this user is special
     and doesn't get their account locked out
     """
+    if request.method != 'POST':
+        return False
+
     try:
         field = getattr(get_user_model(), 'USERNAME_FIELD', 'username')
         kwargs = {