Looks just like any other long reach tool you've seen a mobile locksmith use to get someone into a car they've locked themselves out of, but the tip has a robust actuating mechanism to help with pressing stubborn unlock buttons, when you can make contact but don't have the leverage to apply QUITE enough pressure. Can be pneumatic, electric, or even just spring loaded. Each has its advantages, available at different price points.
-- 21 Quest, Jun 01 2023

Squib actuation HAD occurred to me, as a matter of fact. That comes standard with our 8th of 7 Edition. The tool is brass, with a polished mahogany handle.
-- 21 Quest, Jun 01 2023


1: Why can't car manufacturers make a door that CAN'T be popped so easily?
2: I feel that this device would result in many shattered windows.
-- neutrinos_shadow, Jun 07 2023


If you're applying pressure to the glass you're doing it wrong lol what amazes me is that just anyone can order these lockout kits for less than $40 on Amazon.
-- 21 Quest, Jun 08 2023


[a1]: the point is that if the device breaks the window, you may as well just use a rock (they're cheaper).
[21 Quest]: I guessed (never used a lockout bar thing) that there SHOULD be no pressure on the window, but with springs or whatever, forces could go in unexpected directions.
-- neutrinos_shadow, Jun 08 2023


It only actuates out like an inch, just enough to push a button it's resting against.
-- 21 Quest, Jun 08 2023



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