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quick protest tips;
-WEAR SHAPELESS CLOTHES WITH NO LOGOS. police profile with shapes, and not faces. they're looking for "a thin black man in an adidas shirt" not your face. there's safety in a crowd who all look like you.
-WEAR SHAPELESS CLOTHES WITH NO LOGOS. police profile with shapes, and not faces. they're looking for "a thin black man in an adidas shirt" not your face. there's safety in a crowd who all look like you.
- WEAR A HAT/HOOD. hair is individual and easy to identify. if you have long hair, pull it into a low ponytail and tuck it into your shirt, we're going for anonymity here
- DONT CALL PEOPLE BY THEIR NAMES. not even a nickname. if you go with friends make up code names before you all go. only answer to that code name.
- TRAIN BEFOREHAND. there are videos on how to do an eye flush online. there are videos on how to patch up wounds online. practice.
- BRING A FIRST AID KIT.
this one just seems logical. make sure it is organized beforehand so all you need to do is pull it out.
GUARD PEOPLE WHO ARE PERFORMING FIRST AID. they are the most susceptible to outside force. make sure they're your priority.
this one just seems logical. make sure it is organized beforehand so all you need to do is pull it out.
GUARD PEOPLE WHO ARE PERFORMING FIRST AID. they are the most susceptible to outside force. make sure they're your priority.
- GO OFF THE GRID.
DO NOT SAY YOU'RE GOING TO A RIOT. they will identify you using that. act like it is a normal day. schedule a tweet to happen while you're there or take the whole day off.
DO NOT SAY YOU'RE GOING TO A RIOT. they will identify you using that. act like it is a normal day. schedule a tweet to happen while you're there or take the whole day off.
- GLOVES WILL BE YOUR BEST FRIEND.
especially if you're performing first aid. you do not want to get tear gas onto yourself nor contaminate others.
especially if you're performing first aid. you do not want to get tear gas onto yourself nor contaminate others.
- BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES.
leave the protest in different clothes than you came in. this helps deter you getting stopped on your way home.
leave the protest in different clothes than you came in. this helps deter you getting stopped on your way home.
- THROW OUT YOUR SHOES.
people wear shoes regularly and repeatedly. they are the 3rd most identifiable object on your body. they belong in the trash once it's over.
people wear shoes regularly and repeatedly. they are the 3rd most identifiable object on your body. they belong in the trash once it's over.
- STOPPING TEAR GAS CANISTERS, USING A TRAFFIC CONE.
Place a traffic cone on top of the canister creating a “chimney” to stop the gas ; then pour water into the chimney to douse the shell. This will stop majority of the smoke.
Place a traffic cone on top of the canister creating a “chimney” to stop the gas ; then pour water into the chimney to douse the shell. This will stop majority of the smoke.
- STAY AWAY FROM BROKEN WINDOWS AND OTHER HAZARDOUS ITEMS.
Injuries are identifiable. Keep them minimal. If any injuries DO NOT GO TO THE HOSPITAL. Go to one of the trained first aid carriers who are protesting.
Injuries are identifiable. Keep them minimal. If any injuries DO NOT GO TO THE HOSPITAL. Go to one of the trained first aid carriers who are protesting.
- BE WARY OF PHONES.
phones are trackable. phones are evidence. either
1) DO NOT BRING THEM
or
2) CREATE A SIGNAL BLOCKING POUCH: https://qz.com/736224/heres-how-to-make-a-signal-blocking-cell-phone-pouch-like-the-ones-protesters-are-using-at-the-republican-national-convention/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
phones are trackable. phones are evidence. either
1) DO NOT BRING THEM
or
2) CREATE A SIGNAL BLOCKING POUCH: https://qz.com/736224/heres-how-to-make-a-signal-blocking-cell-phone-pouch-like-the-ones-protesters-are-using-at-the-republican-national-convention/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
- SEE VIDEOS? STOP THEM.
Report any videos you see online of the protest. If you see someone videoing at the protest, politely as them to stop. If not, block the cameras view of the protest.
VIDEOS = LYNCHINGS
Report any videos you see online of the protest. If you see someone videoing at the protest, politely as them to stop. If not, block the cameras view of the protest.
VIDEOS = LYNCHINGS
- COPS HAVE YOU IN THEIR GRASP.
SCREAM YOUR NAME. It'll help friends, family and the media identify you. Don't let yourself become a number.
SCREAM YOUR NAME. It'll help friends, family and the media identify you. Don't let yourself become a number.
- UP AGAINST COPS? USE A SHIELD.
Shields can be made from anything like wood, metal or strong plastics.
you can also buy them on Amazon if you do not have access
Wood is the cheapest and effective against power sprays and battons. Very effective against tasers.
Shields can be made from anything like wood, metal or strong plastics.
you can also buy them on Amazon if you do not have access
Wood is the cheapest and effective against power sprays and battons. Very effective against tasers.
- LEMONS AND BAKING SODA WATER FOR TEAR GAS
These are gonna sting but not as much as tear gas itself. either
Squeeze lemon juice onto affected area
or
Take some baking soda water (3 tbs soda 1cup water) and rince affected area
These are gonna sting but not as much as tear gas itself. either
Squeeze lemon juice onto affected area
or
Take some baking soda water (3 tbs soda 1cup water) and rince affected area
- SOMEONE GRABS YOUR CLOTHES.
RIP AND RUN. IT IS BETTER TO BE HALF NAKED THAN INCARCERATED
RIP AND RUN. IT IS BETTER TO BE HALF NAKED THAN INCARCERATED
- WHATS THE BEST FACE COVERING?
SKI MASKS AND SUNGLASSES/GOGGLES. It's incredibly difficult to just rip a ski mask off of someone's face. Eye coverings are needed for rubber bullets and tear gas.
SKI MASKS AND SUNGLASSES/GOGGLES. It's incredibly difficult to just rip a ski mask off of someone's face. Eye coverings are needed for rubber bullets and tear gas.
- DO NOT BRING ID.
COMMON SENSE. No identity = less chance of arrest/identifying. No Money, No Wallet, No Purse, No Car.
IF YOU NEED TO DRIVE:
park far enough away that your car is away from the immediately vicinity of the riot. do not let people see you get in or out of it.
COMMON SENSE. No identity = less chance of arrest/identifying. No Money, No Wallet, No Purse, No Car.
IF YOU NEED TO DRIVE:
park far enough away that your car is away from the immediately vicinity of the riot. do not let people see you get in or out of it.
- SHOOTING RUBBER BULLETS?
WEAR A HELMET. Construction helmets would be the best in this situation due to their non-descript nature, but you can spray paint a bike helmet black as well.
WEAR A HELMET. Construction helmets would be the best in this situation due to their non-descript nature, but you can spray paint a bike helmet black as well.
