Well it only goes out from one side, I learned that the hard way. I just used a small nail and hammer, worked the tits once I figured out which side it came out. If it's being really stubborn just get some heavy duty automotive grade penetrating oil, that and some heat should make that baby slide out like butter. I've dealt with awfully stubborn fasteners in the past, I know for a fact where there's a will there's a way...wood handguards on aftermarket stocks just look terrible