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I have seen any number of folks state in public forums that cuffing someone is an option in a self defense or home invasion environment. I have cuffed plenty of unhappy and non cooperative people myself.
I have also had hours of training on how to do it efectively and still don't think it is safe. There is a reason that LE suggests you do it with at LEAST one partner.
For those that think their martial arts training or size and abilities over come this threat IMO you are dreaming.
Next time you think that YOU ARE THE ONE GUY capable of doing so, think of this....... most Cons get to practice defeating handcuff techniques for MONTHS on end and I'll bet not more than a hand full on this list can claim practicing cuffing techniques past 40 hours of real time practice TOTAL. (bet those guys aren't suggesting cuffing alone either)
Then remeber this story and ask me how I know personally that Cons practice those kinds of time frames and why I suggest you NOT attempt cuffing anyone without some serious and specific training to do so and a partner trained at the same level?
It only takes one good lesson to square this away.
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I have also had hours of training on how to do it efectively and still don't think it is safe. There is a reason that LE suggests you do it with at LEAST one partner.
For those that think their martial arts training or size and abilities over come this threat IMO you are dreaming.
Next time you think that YOU ARE THE ONE GUY capable of doing so, think of this....... most Cons get to practice defeating handcuff techniques for MONTHS on end and I'll bet not more than a hand full on this list can claim practicing cuffing techniques past 40 hours of real time practice TOTAL. (bet those guys aren't suggesting cuffing alone either)
Then remeber this story and ask me how I know personally that Cons practice those kinds of time frames and why I suggest you NOT attempt cuffing anyone without some serious and specific training to do so and a partner trained at the same level?
It only takes one good lesson to square this away.
8 July 01
"Within the last ninety days, two Harris County (Houston) Deputy Sheriffs
have been shot to death in two separate incidents. Both involved the
deputies attempting to make arrests of high-risk suspects by themselves. In
both cases, only one suspect was involved.
With sidearm drawn, the deputies commanded the suspect to face away and put
his hands behind his head. The suspects complied. As the deputies
approached, holstered their pistols, and unsnapped their cuff case, the
suspects continued to be cooperative.
Both suspects made their move just as the first cuff was snapped onto their
wrist. With their free hand they retrieved a pistol, one from his waist band
and the other from a back pocket, and immediately fired shots backward, over
their shoulder. Both officers were suffered fatal neck wounds. Since the
suspects didn't actually turn their bodies to face the officers, their
movements were not immediately interpreted as threatening. Both suspects
fled the scene with a handcuff still on their wrists.
Both suspects (since arrested) were gang members, as there is considerable
speculation here that the shooting technique they employed is being taught
within the membership of several local gangs."
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