I have a set of hand ties in my handbag, the kind they use in airplanes, not actually a handcuff. Some airline pilots in the group will know what I am talking about...My husband gave it to me just in case it might be needed. I am too short to cuff a big man but I have my gun at all times...and cell phone.Carrying handcuffs? Really? - That is truly unusual! He's there and he doesn't know if the BG is going to come after him. He stops him. OK. I'll buy that part.
I've carry my gun, spare mag, and some other stuff. But handcuffs too?
Why is the assumption always that the only people with the skill set to prevent criminal behaviour are LEOs? Why is it not ok to step in and help another human being in trouble - whether it be getting out of their depth in water or being monstered by some maniac?
If someone is having a coronary episode shouldn't you administer CPR - otherwise why did they bother teaching that to us at grade school? Sure you can look out only for yourself if you wish, but some may want to extend that to their family - or their dog -or the little old lady that lives across the street - or fellow human beings (even if they are strangers).
I don't like the idea of criticizing someone who does get off their ass to do something.
When an ordinary person carries, it is to have a weapon for self defense as a last resort.
It is NOT to become an informal, one man, police force. Hence, carrying police gear puts you in a gray legal realm. It opens up the question "Why are you packing handcuffs? Do you plan to arrest someone? Are you a cop poser?"
You have NO duty to intervene in third party disputes. You are NOT there to arrest BG's who might otherwise get away.
If you think your CCW gives you the right to be all these things, maybe you need to wear your CCW badge openly at all times!
-Doc.
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