The invention relates to a panic snap, in particular on lead and tether lines for horses. FIG. 4 shows the lengthwise cross-section of the load part (1) and the cross section of the halter ring (31). The snap (11), in the form of a rocker mounted in the load part (1), is blocked by means of the wedge blocking mechanism (21) in order to retain the halter ring (31). By pushing the grip sleeve (19) on the load part (1) back towards the pressure spring (29), the wedge blocking mechanism (21), which is molded on the grip sleeve (19), is pulled out from under the blocking arm (16), and the snap (11) is freed. If the grip sleeve (19) is released, the wedge blocking mechanism (21) is pushed back under the blocking arm (16) by the spring pressure and thus closes the snap (11). In comparison to conventional panic snaps, the panic snap according to the invention can be opened more easily under loads and is more comfortable and time-saving to handle. The panic snap is to be produced with few individual parts so as to be inexpensive.
