Handcuffs could be good because you may secure a BG from movement so you won't have to shoot him to prevent potentially dangerous movements from the BG on the floor. Liberal D.A.'s LOVE to put people behind bars who shoot at BGs who are on the floor, no matter how justified. You don't have to take my word for it, just read pharmacist Ersland's case: http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-pharmac ... le/3380990 .
My advice is to carry a cable tie by wrapping it around a Quikclot 1st aid kit and carry it with a small pepper spray instead of a spare magazine. Depending on the situation, you may either use the cable tie as a handcuff or not use it. It all depends on the situation at hand. In other words, you'll cross that bridge when you come to it, but do have a set on hand, just in case you'll need it.
