citizens-arrest open-carry
Is it illegal to open carry Hinged Handcuffs?
<p>I just got a pair of Double Locked Handcuffs with a cuff carrier to put on my belt. I'm not part of any security, LEO, or federal division. I'm wondering if it is illegal to carry my handcuffs on my belt in public as a civilian. If so, if my, or someone else's life is in imminent danger, and I were to perform a citizens arrest, would I have to read them their rights, or are they detained and awaiting Authorities arrival? I am only asking the last question just in case and im not trying to be a hero.</p>

<p><strong>Is it illegal to open carry Hinged Handcuffs?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>No</strong>, but there use <em>may</em> constitute an assault or false imprisonment if one cannot justify their application was reasonable, proportionate and necessary in the circumstances.</p>
<p>A civilian can lawfully use <em>reasonable force</em> if the conditions of <a href="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/58/section/3?timeline=false" rel="nofollow noreferrer">s.3</a> of the Criminal Law Act 1977 are met:</p>
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<p>(1) A person may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances in the prevention of crime, or in effecting or assisting in <strong>the lawful arrest of offenders</strong> or suspected offenders or of persons unlawfully at large.</p>
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