New ASP Double Handcuff Case

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ASP has come out with a new case that will hold 2 chain or hinged ASP handcuffs in a stacked position. Their original double handcuff case holds them side-by-side and takes up more belt space. The new case will also hold other oversized handcuffs including Smith & Wesson Model 1 and Hiatts Big Guys. The new model numbers are the same as the old ones. The original double case will be discontinued and will be designated by an X before the model numbers. People frequently ask for a double handcuff case for oversized case and we finally have a good one to offer. Available in plain, basketweave, ballistic nylon, and high gloss.

Peerless Colored Handcuffs

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We have red Peerless Model 750 chain handcuffs and Model 703 leg irons in stock. They plan to release pink next in a couple weeks, then blue, and finally orange and yellow in October. Leg irons and chain are entirely plated with the electrolytic polyurethane process for a durable, rust resistant finish. NIJ approved. Color plating helps prevent equipment loss and can be used to differentiate threat levels. Available at Handcuff Warehouse.

Smith & Wesson Model 100 for $19.99

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We are offering Smith & Wesson Model 100 handcuffs for only $19.99 through the end of August.
Smith & Wesson model 100 double lock satin nickel finish handcuffs, 2 keys included. Smith & Wesson’s most popular handcuff model. Handcuffs have a range of 5 3/4″ – 8″ with 22 locking positions. These are the classic handcuffs police have relied on for years. Includes Smith & Wesson’s lifetime warranty and instructions.
Wrist Opening: 2.04″
Locking Positions: 22
First notch inside perimeter: 8.40″
Last notch inside perimeter: 5.80″
Tightest inside width: 1.80″
Distance between cuffs: 2.00″
Maximum overall length: 8.98″
Weight: 10 ounces

Posey Restraint Net

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The Posey Model 8115 Restraint Net. Helps control combative patients. Padded cuffs at upper arms, wrists and ankles help hold limbs in place. Head, arms, and feet are exposed, while the remainder of the body is covered by durable nylon mesh. Cross-straps attached to net secure to bedspring frame with easy to use D-ring fasteners. Netting openings are padded for additional comfort. One size fits all standard hospital beds. Machine washable.

Available at Handcuff Warehouse: http://www.handcuffwarehouse.com/porenet.html

Humane Restraint TransBoard

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Fully equipped Humane Restraint TransBoard is ideal for transport and temporary stationary restraint situations. Board is standard with six-point polypropylene restraint system, but can be equipped with leather or polyurethane restraints. A pillow protects the head from banging. The board is coated for easy cleaning and the runners on the bottom elevate the board for easy access to multiple handles. Multiple handles allow for easy team transpot. Available in 2 sizes. HST-100 is 32″ x 78″. HST-200 is 24″ x 72″.

News Reports on the Closing of Hiatt Handcuff Factory

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The Hiatt Handcuff factory closed a few days ago for good after approximately 200 years in business in Birmingham, England. The Times (London) had this story: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article4237515.ece . The Times article focuses on potential shortages, but Hiatt made a of stockpile of product in anticipation of moving the factory, so I don’t think it will be a big problem. Going forward, there may be delays with export shipments of Hiatts products because an individual export license from the US Department of Commerce is required for every shipment out of the USA. This will delay all orders by at least a month and may limit their ability to sell to some foreign countries, agencies, and businesses. The article also states “British police prefer rigid handcuffs or speedcuffs, which are hinged in the middle.” Speedcuffs are rigid handcuffs that are not hinged in the middle. The author may be confusing speedcuffs with Hiatts Ultimate handcuffs which are hinged, but snap rigid when opened.

Here is another article in a British newspaper: http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/06/30/handcuff-shortage-feared-as-firm-goes/ . They take the same angle, focusing on potential shortages. Both articles also mention the protests against Hiatts several years ago regarding Hiatt handcuffs used at Guantanamo Bay. Again, Hiatt handcuffs were removed from service at Guantanamo early in the creation of the prison there. But why let facts get in the way of a good protest?

Here is something from the Birmiingham History Forum: http://forum.birminghamhistory.co.uk/showthread.php?t=15301&highlight=handcuffs . Some posters speculate that they were run out of the country by protestors. I believe it was a simple business decision. There were only 15 employees at the factory. The business will be easy to move and will be better integrated with the rest of the US based BAE businesses that were formerly part of the Armor Holdings Products Group.

For a history of the Hiatt company, see this link on handcuffs.org: http://www.handcuffs.org/hiatt/index.html .

We still have a large inventory of Hiatt products available on our website at Handcuff Warehouse: http://www.handcuffwarehouse.com/hiattthompson.html .