Rail nails (6)
I believe the answer is:
spikes
(Other definitions for spikes that I've seen before include "Makes (a gun) useless" , "Prongs" , "Sharp points on athletes' shoes" , "Running shoes" .)
I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.
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