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How to Make a Trigger From Legos

Building Legos is an activity that is suitable for kids of all ages, and the only limitation is their imagination. Lego guns can be a little tricky to build, but with a few simple steps, it's child's play. You will be playing with your Lego gun in no time.

Things You'll Need

1 2 x 8 stud piece
4 2 x 4 stud pieces
4 2 stud square flat pieces
2 1 x 2 stud flat pieces
1 3 x 2 stud piece
1 4-stud piece
1 2-stud flat piece
Rubber bands

Instructions

- 1
  Attach one 2 x 8 stud piece to two 2 x 4 stud piece. The 2 x 4 piece should be on top of each other at the far end. Place a 2-stud square flat piece at the front of the bricks and another one at the back.
- 2
  Attach another two 2 x 4 stud flat pieces to the front of the trigger assembly, placing them perpendicular to the front of the trigger. Put two 2-stud square pieces in the center of the front plates and attached two 1 x 2 stud flat pieces on either side. Attach a 3 x 2 stud piece onto the top of the structure.
- 3
  Connect the back of the trigger to the Lego gun, ensuring that the two flat places attached on to the sides of the gun. Put a 4-stud piece onto the center of a 2-stud flat piece. Place the remaining stud ahead of the trigger. Repeat this step and attach it across the trigger. Place it toward the front.
- 4
  Attach an elastic band from the crossbeam to the back of the trigger assembly. When you pull the trigger it will flip the trigger piece up and reset the device.

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