Utilizing the provided blade safety covers installed on the two main blades. Compress the two main blades fully. Then, by pushing on the backside of the smaller rear blades. Rotate them all the way forward. Let go of the two main blades. Now grasp one of the two smaller rear blades and slowly pull backwards. Repeat that for the second rear blade. You’ll hear and feel a “Click” as each blade locks into place… The main blades will snap into their locked position and The Combat Veteran is now ready to shoot.