Which action is NOT considered a weaponless defense strategy?

Handcuffs are a physical restraining tool used in law enforcement to secure individuals and prevent them from moving or posing a threat. While they are essential for managing an individual's movements after an arrest or during a detainment, they do not fall under the category of weaponless defense strategies. Weaponless defense strategies focus on using techniques that do not involve physical tools or weapons, aiming instead to control a situation through physical restraint, technique, or mental intervention.

In contrast, personal defense techniques, spatial control, and verbal de-escalation are all non-violent methods designed to manage or defuse potentially dangerous situations without resorting to the use of weapons or physical tools. Personal defense techniques may include joint locks or grappling skills, spatial control relates to positioning oneself advantageously relative to a subject, and verbal de-escalation involves communication strategies to calm a situation. Thus, the correct action that does not belong in the realm of weaponless defense is the use of handcuffs.