Abstract: In one aspect there is provided a buckle release tool for unlatching a buckle assembly, the buckle assembly having a base with an actuator button, for activating a latching mechanism from a latched position to an unlatched position, the buckle assembly further having a fulcrum member. The buckle release tool comprises a body, a first end on the body suitably sized for engaging the fulcrum member of the base for creating a fulcrum for the body to rotate about, an engagement end, spaced from the first end and extending a sufficient amount from the body such that there is sufficient clearance of the body over the base to allow proper depression of actuator button by the engagement end during operation and a second end, for accepting a force thereon.