How to Escape from Zip Ties

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In our How To Escape and Evade in an Urban Environment article, we briefly discussed escaping from zip ties.

There are quite a few hasty methods of illegal restraint, and zip ties are a method that’s available to any would-be kidnapper.

A few of the other methods seen are duct tape, rope and phone cord, but with a little education you’ll see that all of these methods can easily be defeated.

There are two things you’ll need in any escape situation, and without these two things, nothing we’ll show you will work.

Those two things are time and opportunity. You’ll have to first have the time to be able to put one of these escape methods into action and the opportunity to do so.

Your captors are most likely not going to have the resources or the patience to keep eyes on you constantly, and when they don’t, it’s time to make your move.
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(A lot of video clips)
http://www.itstactical.com/skillcom/lock-picking/how-to-escape-from-zip-ties/

More info on other situations: http://www.itstactical.com/skillcom/escape-and-evasion-skillcom/escape-and-evade-in-an-urban-environment/

FYI!

[JohnnyRingo]

1. I guess this video is why police use two zip ties linked together

It's easier to slip out of a single tie or saw it off in the gap between one's wrists, but tightening two separate ties around each wrist makes this simple escape impossible. The ties have incredible tensile strength and cannot be stretched to the breaking point.

The only way to open them without cutting is to use a steel pick to push the locking tooth back from the ratchet, a mean trick even for Bond... James Bond.

[BadgerKid]

3. See Dual Zip Ties video there.

Unless you mean something different? :hi:

[itsrobert]

4. Go to the link

They show you how to get out of two zip ties. Looks like it is not impossible, but rather easy.

[safeinOhio]

2. Excellent. Also

scroll down and read article on HOME INVASIONS. Great information like these statistics

Statistics

While most home invasions are listed as burgularies or assaults, this recent Department of Justice report lists dedicated home invasion statistics.

38 percent of assaults and 60 percent of rapes occur during home invasions
One in five homes undergoes a home invasion or break-in
There are more than 8,000 home invasions every day in North America
50 percent of home invasions involve the use of a weapon; the most common weapons used are knives or other cutting instruments
In 48 percent of home invasions, victims sustain physical injuries
Victims age 60 or older make up 17 percent of home invasion victims
In 68 percent of home invasions, victims and the accused are strangers; in 11 percent of these cases, victims and the accused are friends, business associates, or family

[no limit]

5. Isn't that a great way to go from being detained to arrested?

Won't the cops already have your ID?

[pintobean]

6. Resisting arrest is also

a damn fine excuse for an ass whooping.

[EmeraldCityGrl]

7. At the very least if the lack of blood circulation

to your hands has become serious, breaking out does not have to equate to
resisting arrest, but saving yourself from a serious health risk. You can still keep
your hands behind your back.

[pintobean]

9. Uh-huh

That's what this post is about.
:eyes:

[slackmaster]

8. I was hoping this was about practical suggestions for keeping old zip ties out of the environment

:argh:

[Erose999]

10. Now thats just bad ass! Thanks for posting!

[itsallhappening]

11. How do you immunize yourself against a taser?

[JoeyT]

12. Metal between two layers of clothing.

Foil or window screen, your choice. The thick baker's foil works better than anything, followed immediately by aluminum or steel window screen doubled up.

It shorts out the probes with something far more conductive than your body. You'll feel a pinch, but nothing close to incapacitating.

[WingDinger]

13. I'd rather know how to protect yourself against a cop beating, without

getting more, like Rodney King.

[Javaman]

14. Get into a fetal position and pray he or she doesn't have steel tipped boots. nt

[bvar22]

15. Great Videos. Love these guys.

I especially like the Friction Saw method.

The Zip Ties used by Law Enforcement appear to be much broader (and stronger) than the ones used in their videos,
and thus harder to break, but the Friction Saw (and shim) should work on those too.

Replacing Shoe Laces with Para-Cord ("550 cord") is a great idea for hikers, campers, hunters, or anybody who is in wilderness
or other places where survival can become an issue.
Even boaters on a "3 hour cruise" might find "550 cord" useful.

And always remember:
The cops are there to "Protect & Serve."
:rofl:

K&R


Solidarity!
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