Unfortunately, Ms. Gaga’s handcuffs are just toys. These photos were taken as she boarded a commercial plane. People made a big deal about it, but it is legal to carry on handcuffs, and these are self-opening toys anyway. I strongly suggest that she up her game and get some real handcuffs like these: Peerless Model 700 Handcuffs. Available at Handcuff Warehouse.
Blake Lively in Chicago Handcuffs for Interview Magazine
Blake Lively is shown wearing Chicago Model 1100 Handcuffs on the cover of Interview magazine.
Available at Handcuff Warehouse: Chicago Model 1100 Stainless Steel Handcuffs.
Mike Tyon in Pink Thompson Handcuffs
These are old photos from November, 2007. Mike Tyson was arrested in Maricopa County, AZ for cocaine possession and driving under the influence. He is shown wearing Thompson Model 1010 pink chain handcuffs.
Available at Handcuff Warehouse: Pink Thompson Handcuffs
Thompson Handcuffs Bought by Combined Systems
Thompson Handcuffs, formerly Hiatt-Thompson Corporation, has been acquired by Combined Systems. Combined Systems is a leading maker of chemical and impact munitions including aerosols, flash-bangs, and accessories. Thompson Handcuffs will continue to operate in Chicago with current management. Hiatt-Thompson was previously the exclusive distributor for Hiatt Handcuffs in North America. Hiatt was acquired by Armor Holdings, which was then acquired by BAE Systems. Hiatt-Thompson was the first company to develop colored handcuffs. They also developed the Blue Box handcuff cover and magnetic training keys. Since becoming completely unrelated to Hiatt and BAE Systems, Thompson Handcuffs has developed their own complete line of handcuffs and leg irons that closely resemble the original Hiatt models.
Here is the official press release:
Combined Systems Inc. (CSI) has acquired Thompson Handcuffs Corp., a manufacturer of handcuffs and restraints located in Bedford Park, Ill. The acquisition will expand CSI’s product and training solutions in its domestic and international sales channels.
“The inclusion of handcuffs and restraints is a great fit with our current product mix, customer base and marketing strategy,” according to Don Smith, chief executive of CSI. “We look forward to growing the Thompson Handcuffs line of business through an added focus on sales and marketing.”
Thompson Handcuffs Corporation has been developing, manufacturing and marketing a full line of handcuffs and restraints since 1985.
The company holds numerous patents and trademarks and was the first to market a variety of colored handcuffs as a system to assist corrections officers during prisoner transport.
The complete line of Thompson Handcuffs is available at Handcuff Warehouse .
We have uploaded instructional videos to the individual product listings for The Grip Restraints. The Grip uses a seat belt type material that locks with stainless steel buckles. The locks open with a handcuff key and do not need to be double locked. We have Grip Restraint items available in standard nylon, kevlar, and MRI-safe versions with locking buckles made of non-magnetic brass.
Available at Handcuff Warehouse: The Grip Restraint System
ZAK 99 Survival Handcuff Key Holder
The Zak Tool #99 Survival Handcuff Key Holder conceals a handcuff key in a hinged plastic case. Each package includes a clip-on holder and 1 with a loop.
Available at Handcuff Warehouse: Zak 99 Survival Handcuff Key Holder
Blackhawk Dual Fit Handcuff Case
The Blackhawk dual fit molded nylon handcuff case works well for standard or oversized handcuffs. Dual snap design accommodates all standard handcuffs, ASP chain and hinged, and S&W Model 1 chain and hinged. Constructed of Blackhawk’s proprietary 5 layer molded cordura nylon. Fits on standard duty belt. Product code: BH-44A100BK.
Available at Handcuff Warehouse: Blackhawk Dual Fit Handcuff Case
Improvised Leg Irons for Barefoot Bandit
19 year old Colton Harris-Moore, known as the Barefoot Bandit, was captured in the Bahamas after 2 years on the run. Bahamian police locked him up in improvised leg irons using a length of chain and 2 padlocks. This method would generally never be used in the USA. His crime spree included stealing cars, boats, and airplanes. We hope this scoundrel gets locked up for a very long time.
Available at Handcuff Warehouse: a large selection of real leg irons.
Peerless Model 700 Handcuffs in Ad for The Closer
Kyra Sedgwick is pictured in a Peerless Model 700 Nickel Finish Handcuff. It often annoys me that photographers commonly use very cheap/toy handcuffs for photos like this. So I was happy to see real police issue American made Peerless handcuffs.
Available at Handcuff Warehouse: Peerless Model 700 Handcuffs.
Shutter Island Handcuffs
Shutter Island recently came out on DVD and I finally saw the movie. We sold them a lot of restraints for the film. It is set in the 1950s in an institution for the criminally insane. They used a number of Darby handcuffs in the boat over to the island. The inmates working in the gardens are wearing American L100 leg irons and Peerless Model 703 leg irons. They used custom waist restraints with Humane Restraint Model BT48 leather waist belts and custom long chain Peerless Model 700 handcuffs with 23″ chains. Items that they bought but did not make the final cut include Humane Restraint Strait Jackets, Humane Restraint Model ML-200 Locking Leather Mitts, and Humane Restraint Locking Leather Muffs.