How to get out of handcuffs
See here. I actually know three ways. I used to work in a prison and, when bored, we’d sit around and figure this stuff out. Of the three ways, one is the method in that video; one involves possibly breaking your wrist and it only works on S&W handcuffs; and the third is, well, I carry a key with me.
I can also start a fire using a commercial dryer; make a nasty alcoholic beverage out of fruit juice; light a smoke using an outlet and a pencil; and make a tattoo gun out of a Sony Walkman motor.
You never know.
March 12th, 2007 at 11:30 am
Those are novelty cuffs, like the ones you might use to chain your mate to the bed. Police use a much different variety, which are hinged in the middle (instead of chained) and don’t allow near the freedom of movement that those do.
March 12th, 2007 at 11:32 am
And the police also don’t put the key slot facing your hands, if they’re trained at all.
March 12th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
No. 4. Shim the ratchet mechanism. A lock pick tension tool will usually work.
March 12th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
So, THAT’S your real identity? You’re that McGuyver dude?
March 12th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
No. 4. Shim the ratchet mechanism. A lock pick tension tool will usually work.
That is the old school way. Does it work with the new cuffs?
March 12th, 2007 at 7:12 pm
You can use a paper clip…works every time. Stick the end of the paper clip in the slot where the “cuff” enters the base of the handcuff…bend it to a 90 degree angle and use it to work the lock open. I used to be a loss prevention manager and wasted many a bored hour doing magic handcuff tricks. š
March 12th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
*note to self…watch video before commenting. Dude stole my thunder!