LEO – Enhance Law Enforcement: Gabriel Protocol – Precision Police Training for Safer Communities and Compliance

The Ultimate Handcuff Challenge

Cuff ‘Em & Claim the Prize

SCCJA Approved

Gabriel Protocol is an institutional provider course approved by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, ensuring high standards and quality training.

This event is being held by Gabriel Protocol at FightWorks Academy

June 13th - 2025 at 6pm

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Think you’ve got what it takes to lock ‘em down? Test your arrest skills in the ultimate hands-on challenge! This is your chance to go head-to-head with a trained Gabriel Protocol instructor in a high-intensity, real-world scenario. Your mission: get the handcuffs on within a minute. The first officer to succeed wins a firearm, with additional prizes including cash and a tactical knife. Step up, prove your skills, and take home the win!

* Prizes are subject to change as interest sponsorship grows. Help get the word out!

Objective:

Officers attempt to handcuff a Gabriel Protocol instructor within one minute.

Starting Position:

The instructor will start on their back on the ground.
The officer will start by touching the instructor.
A referee will say “Go”, and the one-minute clock will start.

Winning Condition:

The first officer to successfully secure both handcuffs on the instructor will have the first choice of available prizes: a firearm, an EDC tactical knife, or cash. The second officer to win may choose between the remaining prizes, and the third officer to win will receive the last remaining prize.

Additional Prizes:

Other prizes include a tactical knife and cash for standout performances.

Challenge Rules:

Officers must use standard police handcuffing techniques (no pre-learned BJJ or non-standard takedowns).
If the instructor gets up, gets back to their feet, or gets on top of the officer, that round is over.
If the officer fails to get the handcuffs on the instructor within a 60-second timeframe, that round is over.
If the officer successfully handcuffs the instructor, the round is over.
Each officer will get their turn at the prize of their choice, based on first signing up for the event and first successfully handcuffing the instructor.
The order of attempts will be determined by the online sign-up number. Officers must be present at the event start time to maintain their original order. Late arrivals will be reassigned based on arrival time, and there is no guarantee they will have an opportunity to compete if they are not in the queue at the event’s start.
Each officer will have one free attempt to handcuff the instructor.
If no prize has been won after every officer has had their free attempt, officers may pay $50 per additional attempt.
Female Officers: If a female officer wishes to participate and prefers a female instructor, we will provide that opportunity.

Think you have what it takes? Sign up now and prove your skills!

To participate in the Gabriel Protocol Handcuff Challenge, you must meet the following requirements:

You must be a currently SC sworn law enforcement officer with arrest authority.
You must provide valid identification from your agency upon arrival at the event.
You must acknowledge and sign the event waiver prior to participation.
You must agree to follow all event rules and safety protocols.
You understand that failure to comply with event rules will result in disqualification.
You must be physically capable of engaging in this event and accept that it involves controlled resistance training.
You agree that decisions made by event officials and referees are final.