#protesting tips

[urdadsceilingfan]

A special day is coming up tomorrow and this is a totally non-related doodle page about it

Okay I lied here’s what’s happening,

On June 14th there will be a huge protesting movement happening in several parts of America called the No Kings protest, against the presidents inhumane acts of large scale deportations of Hispanics/ Latinos, I am a proud Mexican American and these operations will never change the way I see myself because I know the difference between criminals and innocent civilians (newsflash its not somebody’s skin color)

Nobody is illegal on stolen land.

Instead of focusing on any real issues the talking Orange man wants to drive good hard working people away from their homes and families all while claiming to “protect” our police officers and army soldiers by turning them against the very people they swore to protect. To anyone that supports this insane injustice, Fuck you

With that being said, Palestine still needs help, heres some post with many references and resources so you can find a way to help other human lives

This one

And This one

Humanity is second nature don’t let it become a second thought

[bithablu]

More Helpful Hints

Sharing the useful information just in case

Oh- and keep contact solution with you because it works better than water for getting tear gas and mace out. Peace, love, and viva la resistance!

[shangyang]

anyways. guys if you’re protesting, remember to wear nondescript clothing, a hat, and a mask. gloves are also a good idea. no jewellery, and if you have long hair, TIE IT UP. bring water and snacks (you will get hungry) and wearing shoes you know for sure you can run in if shit hits the fan.

turn off face recognition on your phones. shut off location services. turn off data while you’re there. lock your social media accounts — and do NOT post pictures while you’re there. do NOT post pictures of others there if they aren’t fully covered. this isn’t an instagrammable moment.

look out for your fellow protesters. this is a movement, not a solo show. bring first aid. help if you have knowledge, or help those who do, should people get injured.

and remember: if things go south, there is NO SHAME in running. if you are safe, it means you’re able to do this again another day.

[strangesigils]

“Black Lives Matter”

You can keep this on you during protests or have it on the front or back of your banners or signs.

In case you are pepper sprayed or tear gassed while protesting : ~Have water, saline solution, or milk of magnesia (which is a type of liquid antacid) on hand to flush out your eyes ~Keep your breathing low and slow. Breath in through your mouth and out through your nose, you DO NOT want that shit in your nose, they taught my mom this during her short time in the Navy when they had to do exercises in a tear gas chamber for as long as they could. (I don’t think this applies so much to pepper spray)

This is not a debate post, don’t start shit on my post or you’ll be blocked on sight. Make your own post about your issue and keep my sigils out of it. And before y’all fuckin say it, don’t fucking “All Lives Matter” at me. All lives can’t matter till black and other POC lives matter.

[callingallcars]

plastic zip cuffs. you kno them, u hate them, they fucking suck, theyre crazy hard to get out of because you cant pull them down over your knee without risking breaking your wrist, and chewing through them, while potentially an option, could damage your teeth, especially if you wear braces. and the bad news is thats what the cops r using now, when i believe they were using metal cuffs before (saw a few tik toks on this). i dont know how effective methods to get out of metal cuffs are, but i do know of one way to get out of zip cuffs that actually works. This works better with a partner, and is best in a group, which seems to be how people are being arrested, en masse.

step 1: if your hands are tied behind your back, lift one leg up as high as you can, bend your chest slightly forward to meet it, use the arm on the same side of the leg you lifted and bring it under ur butt and then under ur knee. its uncomfortable and easier if a smaller or more flexible person does this part. once you have one hand under ur knee the other arm is easy peasy. If you cant balance on one leg, lay on the floor instead.

step 2: straight pins/sewing pin types: these are the small pins that you use when sewing to keep your fabric in place. theyre also useful to keep stuff on your hat, and can be easily stored on the inside brim of a hat if one so chose. Theyre also similar to the type of pin that is used to keep those fun plastic buttons on jackets (the hot topic button bin kind), and theyre also commonly used to hold a headscarf in place, and can be easily stored there as well if one so chose. take the straight pin, sewing pin, unclipped button pin, safety pin etc and slide it in between the ridged edge of the zip tie and the plastic lock bit. kinda like ⤵️

step 3: loosen strap and free yourself and your comrades.

[firebettercallnct]

for anyone who's going to the protests here are some tips to stay safe <3

for digital security:

1. bring as few electronic devices as possible.

2. disable face/fingerprint unlock.

3. use a 6+ digit passcodes, alphanumeric codes are even better.

4. don't consent to searches of your devices.

5. do not unlock your device for police.

6. use signalapp to communicate with each other. use its disappearing messages feature.

7. turn off GPS, NFC, bluetooth, WiFi, and any location services.

8. lock down your social media privacy settings.

9. don't tag or post identifiable images of people without their permission

10. police are monitoring your accounts. sunglasses and hats make facial recognition more difficult. pair them with your face mask.

11. if your device is taken from you, disconnect all of your accounts from it and change the passwords.

12. refuse any dna swabs or offers for food and drinks (gum, cigarettes etc).

source

for tear gas:

1. avoid wearing contact lenses.

2. rinse with saline / water. tilt your head to the side, let the water run inside to outside, but avoid the tear duct. it's easier if someone else does it for you.

3. after rinsing with water, you can use maalox (PLAIN NOT MINT) is the best to stop the burning.

4. any generic that has magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide as the active ingredient will work. don’t buy any that have alcohol or mineral oil. it will burn a lot. NO PEPTO BISMOL

5. if you get gas in your mouth you can swirl the LAW (liquid antacid + water) and spit.

6. keep blinking, spitting, coughing. you do not want to swallow any chemicals.

7. if you're trying to help someone make sure to loudly announce your presence and ask before touching. someone will not take kindly to being grabbed when blinded at a protest.

8. wear gloves especially because you'll have to keep your eyes open.

source

things to do:

1. plan ahead for essential needs, care and supplies. know how to get assistance and plan how to re-contact group if you get separated.

2. be calm and focused. try to pay attention to any danger and warning signs and take action sooner.

3. watch for signs of physical and mental problems ok yourself and others. try to calm yourself or anyone else who exhibits panic behavior.

4. document police's actions, film or write down brutality and injuries they cause.

things not to do:

1. don't put vaseline, mineral oil, oil based sunscreen and moisturizers on skin as they trap chemicals.

2. don't wear things that can be easily grabbed (jewelry, loose hair, ties etc)

3. don't go alone. go with a group of people you know well or find someone trustworthy to stick with.

4. don't forget to eat well and drink a lot of water. you need to stay hydrated.

what to bring:

1. water in a water bottle with a squirt top so you can drink and rinse off your eyes and skin.

2. energy snacks.

3. identification and emergency contact information.

4. money for food, transportation, pay phone- literally anything you may need.

5. inhaler, epipen, insulin, prescribed medication.

6. basic first aid kit.

7. wet wipes and tissues.

8. something to protect your eyes! people are losing their eyes to rubber bullets! they can seriously injure you!

if you're white use your privilege and stand in front of poc.

[fanaticfangirl001]

I’ve been meaning to make this post since everything has happened. I stand with BLM. But I do have some tips, (as the daughter of a police officer) I know a little abt what is unfortunately used on protesters.

1. Cover all of your skin, long sleeves, pants, closed toed shoes, mask, and sunglasses, any bit of coverage is better than none. (Maybe even wear multiples of shirts)

2. Any indentifying logos need to be covered with tape.

3. Turn off your phones location and don’t post abt the protest on social media. Social media is a huge resource for officers.

4. Eye washing- Use a bottle that has a spout that you can squirt it out from, use no tears baby shampoo mixed with water.(it’s what training police and military officers use when they are maced)

5. When at home or at a safe place take a cold shower, be careful washing your hair, don’t get it in your eyes again. Use baby shampoo to wash any sensitive area of the tear gas.

[soughtgreen]

           Writing will come soon but I want to put this out there for protesters.

Bring snacks like granolas, fruits, healthy stuff to keep you going. bring water. bring enough to share. chances are your brothers and sisters will need re-energizing too. Even in a peaceful protest.

Bring sugary stuff for any diabetic friends, you do not want them to run a low blood sugar level while amidst the chaos if things turn ugly. or at all. 

Bring milk in case of tear gas because itll help flush it. water will do as well but you need a LOT for that. tilt your head at an angle and pour from the corner of your eye to flush it out.

DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES. THE GASSES WILL HARM YOUR EYES IF SO BECAUSE PARTICLES STICK TO THEM. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.

this is especially true if they use mace because mace will melt the lenses

bring some form of eye protection

here is an article on what to do if you’re hit

Bring a small first aid kit if you have one. If not, a pack of bandaids at least and neosporin at least, or if you dont have bandaids, bring old shirts you’re prepared to rip up. 

keep a bottle of water around and do not drink it because if you get hurt, you’re gonna need it to wash the wound. clean the wound, i cannot stress this enough, clean the wound. clean. the wound. clean the wound.

bring thick gloves if you need to pick stuff up

hide your tattoos

hide ANY features that can give you away. 

do not wear shirts with huge logos on it. it’s safer to go out in black pants, plain beat up sneakers, and a grey hoodie than your fave anime shirt and rainbow socks. stay discreet. hide your face.

please be safe with any flammable objects you might be tempted to throw. if you get hurt by fire, rinse the area with cold water for ten minutes. if you can’t get down for that long, just do it as long as you can. 

bring an umbrella. not only can it act as a shield against gas but you can also use it to beat a motherfucker with if you must.

wear comfortable socks! two socks, i learned this in marching band because we were always on our feet for hours, wear multiple socks. it’ll help your feet from hurting the next day

useful tips

a lot of stuff in this MOM FRIEND SUPPLY KIT is useful for a protest

I cannot stress it enough to bring a portable charger or two, FULLY CHARGED before you even leave the house.

put your phones on airplane mode

post as little as possible about going just in case things get ugly and the police start arresting people. if you see someone getting arrested, try to get the cops off them. do not post your signs on social media if things turn ugly