How to Make a Pen Gun With a Trigger

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Empty out the contents of the pen (ink

   Don't throw away the writing end of the pen or the spring.
   
   Repeat this step with all of the pens.
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   Step 2: springs

   ,, The loop has to be about the same size as the springs' diameter. ,,, Make sure that there is no or almost no tension on these springs. , The goal is to keep the paperclip and springs from going out of either end. ,
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   Step 3: and both ends).

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   Step 4: Gather together 1-3 more springs from the other pens.

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   Step 5: Bend the paperclip to the point where it is straight enough to fit through the writing end of the pen.

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   Step 6: Bend a section of the end 360 degrees so that there is a loop in the paperclip.

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   Step 7: Adjust it where the unlooped end of the paperclip can fit through the writing end at least a good four inches and the looped end can fit down the "barrel"

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   Step 8: or tubed section of the pen with ease.

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   Step 9: Slide the desired amount of springs from the unlooped end down to be caught by the looped end.

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    Step 10: Put the paperclip with the springs on it into the pen

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    Step 11: and stick the unlooped end through the writing end of the pen.

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    Step 12: Bend the unlooped end of the paperclip 90 degrees.

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    Step 13: Load with a projectile (such as a wad of paper)

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    Step 14: pull the trigger (the L-shaped portion of the paperclip)

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    Step 15: and if done right

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    Step 16: you can get the projectile to fly up to twenty feet.

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