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What does getting put in chains feel like, in terms of physically?

Handcuffs, leg irons, waist chain. As a prisoner, not for anything kinky. Asking because I'm currently in a situation where I've been falsely accused of a very serious crime, am trying to clear my name, and want to know just as a what if. IF I do get arrested and wind up being put in chains, what are some thing I should remember? How much will it hurt? How tight do the guards put the cuffs on? Is it true that they put the handcuffs on really tight if you have small wrists (which I do have)? Also, is it true that the waist chain is wrapped VERY tight around your stomach and every time you breathe (if you're a deep breather), you feel it squeezing you? Is it true that the leg irons are REALLY painful? What would be the best thing for me to do, if I wind up in this situation?

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  • 6 years ago
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    ankle chains...your gonna get chaffed...their short you have to learn a whole new gate waist chain typically these guys are pro's you treat with respect you get respect thats the game follow instructions you be treated as fair as confinement will allow...line movements "the chain"multiable alleged felons they are on high security you reap what you sow what some jailhouse "GUIDELINES" 1) DO NOT SIT A TABLE WITHOUT ASKING..thats disrespect ASK IF THE PLACE IS TAKEN 2) DONT ASK DONT TELL: some of these guys are headed to do life sentences they dont want to hear you sniviling 3) NEVER LOOK EM IN THE EYE MOST THAN A GLANCE its threatning 4) theyre not your friends.you came alone stay alone make associations not FRIENDS 5) never let them know who you really are..6) KINDNESS IS TAKEN AS A SIGN OF WEAKNESS follow this you'll be ok those chains are the least of your worries ..be casual ..not cocky..seriously good luck

  • 6 years ago

    If you are arrested comply with all instructions, if the restraints are being applied in the United States the only way they will hurt you is if you resist arrest. If you listen to direction they will be loose and not injure you. The waist chains are not uncomfortable again as long as you don't resist. Leg shackles have more weight, I suggest socks or they may chafe as you walk. Fight the procedure and it will all be rightfully tighter and painful and you will be the one responsible for it. Trained officers will double lock cuffs so they don't squeeze down but not all cuffs double lock. Again dis obeying instructions during the cuffing process throws any hope of comfort out the window. Carry on.

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    6 years ago

    NOT good been in a few lock ups where you go before the judge in leg chaines an cuffs.Do remember to just shut up be nice an it goes a lot better

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