The Universal Handcuff Key, cataloged under National Stock Number 8465-01-550-1224, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8465 (Individual Equipment) of the Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia group. The manufacturer of record is Buckstaff Public Safety, Inc. Dba Buckstaff Public Safety Inc. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8465-01-550-1224 |
| Primary Part Number | AHSK |
| Item Name | Universal Handcuff Key |
| FSC / FSG | 8465 / 84 — Individual Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Buckstaff Public Safety, Inc. Dba Buckstaff Public Safety Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| AHSK PRIMARY | Buckstaff Public Safety, Inc. Dba Buckstaff Public Safety Inc (USA) |
| AHSK | Friendship Industries, Inc. Dba Friendship Industries Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2541 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 8465NCM071139 | 5/1 Secondary reference Defense Medical Standardization Board |
NSN 8465-01-550-1224 is a Universal Handcuff Key, manufactured by Buckstaff Public Safety, Inc. Dba Buckstaff Public Safety Inc, classified under FSC 8465, Individual Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 8465-01-550-1224 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: AHSK (Buckstaff Public Safety, Inc. Dba Buckstaff Public Safety Inc), AHSK (Friendship Industries, Inc. Dba Friendship Industries Inc).
Key specifications for AHSK: Special Features: BARREL TYPE KEY; WILL OPEN/DOUBLE LOCK ALL STANDARD HANDCUFFS; ITEM NEEDED TO COMPLETE USAF FIRST AID SURVIVAL KIT MODULE A.; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: KEY HANDCUFF BARRELTYPE F/FIRST AID SURVIVAL KIT MODULE A. 0 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.