Not all MOLLE handcuff pouches are created equally. This article, as well as the feature video with Chris Sizelove, discusses handcuff pouch design and how the BFG model might be exactly what you’re looking for, or it might not be.

A handcuff pouch is purpose built to hold handcuffs but there are load carriage pouches and there are rapid retrieval pouches. The Blue Force Gear Handcuff Pouch was specifically designed for load carriage, NOT for rapid-access restraint during a hands-on altercation.

Constructed with ULTRACOMP laminate, the pouch balances durability and lightweight while minimizing bulk. This MOLLE pouch securely holds two sets of handcuffs, keeping them tight and controlled to prevent movement or noise during dynamic operations. An integrated Ten-Speed pocket inside the pouch provides dedicated retention for a handcuff key, ensuring it stays accessible without adding external clutter.

The double Handcuff Pouch MOLLE attachment is handled by Blue Force Gear’s patented Helium Whisper attachment system, which reduces weight and form factor while eliminating traditional hardware failure points like snaps, buttons, or plastic stiffeners. This attachment method allows the pouch to integrate cleanly with MOLLE-compatible gear, making it ideal for plate carriers, chest rigs, and other load-bearing equipment.

Just as important as what this pouch does well is what it is not intended for. Unlike open-top or rigid cuff carriers designed for patrol use and rapid deployment, this pouch is not optimized for drawing handcuffs during an active physical struggle. Attempting to deploy cuffs from a closed, load carriage pouch in the middle of a fight is neither efficient nor realistic and the design intentionally reflects that reality.

Instead, this pouch excels when handcuffs are needed as part of a broader loadout: carrying multiple sets for team use, staging restraints for post-control situations, or allowing teammates to access cuffs from each other’s kit. In those contexts, security, retention, and reliability matter more than immediate draw speed.

Choosing the right gear starts with understanding the mission. To hear a detailed explanation of the features, limitations, and intended use of the Blue Force Gear Handcuff Pouch, watch the video where Chris Sizelove walks through its real-world role and application.