What's wrong with the manufacturers? They put a $4 item in a package that is almost impossible to open. Then using scissors puts life and health at risk, up to and including a possible trip to the emergency room to sew up the bullet plastic wound. After half an hour of carefully cutting through the plastic with gloves on, I finally got to the center panel, which had a screw for the belt clip. I debated whether to go ahead with this, throw it in the trash, yell, or just unscrew the belt clip because the plastic screwed into the belt clip. So if you don't want to fuss and use the words $%#&^% I would suggest getting a free tape measure from the tool store.