What kind of counter custody tools should you carry? And how should you carry them on your person? These are two complicated questions, and there are no blanket answers to either of them. You really have

When you are considering where on your person to hide your counter custody kit, you need to remember that there must be a balance between concealment and accessibility. If it is inaccessible, then it doesn’t

When you start your counter custody training, start slowly. First, learn how to escape from restraints, then get your tools and your restraints. Train with friends, and never restrain yourself when you

“If you are found with dedicated counter custody tools, your captors may start viewing you as a liability and not an asset.” This is a reoccurring theme on many blogs and websites that focus on counter

Home made caltrops. Run a cord trough them and you now have a spike strip.

To make field expedient cuffs, all you need are three zip ties. Use one zip tie to secure the other two zip ties together as shown in the image below. You can also add additional zip ties and cut the ends

You can make handcuff shims from anything that is the right thickness and which is stiff enough to do the job. One such material is the plastic strapping that freight companies use to secure their loads