Abstract: A handcuff comprises a pair of lockable bracelet members (10, 11), pivotably connected to one another by way of a connecting member (12) wherein is disposed a catch member (29) engagable with the bracelet members to hold them relative to one another in an extended position so that the handcuff may be used as a rigid handcuff, the catch member being disengagable from the bracelet members to enable the handcuff to be folded.

Abstract: A rigid handcuff (FIG. 3) includes a pair of separate lockable bracelet members (16, 18) each having a respective plate-like extension (30, 32) each of which abuts the other at end face along a line normal to a longitudinal axis of the handcuff, the line and the axis lying in the common plane of the bracelet members. A respective plate-like connector (38) overlies the abutted extensions (30, 32) with the outer ends of each connector (38) abutting against a respective bracelet member (16, 18). The extensions (30, 32) and the connectors (38) ensure that the bracelet members are restrained against all movement relative to one another thereby providing a rigid handcuff assembly. A cover assembly comprising a pair of opposed plastic cover members provides a rigid grip for the handcuff intermediate the bracelet members.

Abstract: A baton, e.g. for use by police, has a shaft and a handle, the handle being movable relative to the shaft between a first position in which it is generally in line with the shaft and a second position in it extends transversely to the shaft. A further handle is extendible when the first handle has been moved to extend transversely, and the shaft of the baton also may be extendible. Thus the baton is convertible from a compact straight configuration to a side-handled configuration.