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[–] the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 30 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] BevsDad@lemmy.ca 50 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I believe they mix terribly with tear gas.

[–] the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

Good to know

[–] morbidcactus@lemmy.ca 14 points 2 weeks ago

Bad times with tear gas or other chemicals, heard stories of people getting them stuck with things like acetone vapours alone on top of it probably making it harder to rinse your eyes.

Honestly, people should be preparing with full face respirators that they've practiced using (and they're useful to have around anyhow)

[–] GalacticGrapefruit@lemmy.world 29 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Cover your ears and eyebrows too, kids. Those are also unique enough to identify you. Beanies are an excellent choice for all of the above, and are generic and common enough to be bloc. Leave phones at home.

If you've got boobs, wear a sports bra. Wear good running shoes. Bring two water bottles (one for drinking, one for tear gas). Have an escape plan and a rendezvous point with your comrades if shit goes south. Make sure everyone knows what to do, who to call, and where to look if someone doesn't show up for the post-action headcount.

STICK TOGETHER.

[–] moistclump@lemmy.world 18 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] Zizzy@lemmy.blahaj.zone 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If they have you and are taking your id, youre already in their custody, i imagine this helps (somewhat) in a couple ways: proving youre a citizen, not being lost in the system "accidentally," things like that. Plus, if youre incapacitated for some reason like the other poster said. I cant really think of any downside. Youre not getting out without proving who you are, and the more you make that a pain for them the more theyre likely to take it out on you.

[–] AlteredEgo@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

Youre not getting out without proving who you are

What if you pretend you have amnesia? :D

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 2 weeks ago

Maybe so National Lawyer's Guild Minnesota knows the name in case of their new client needing representation before regaining consciousness? 🤷🏻

[–] untorquer@quokk.au 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If you're writing the NLG # on your arm, take the extra 30s to write "Shut the fuck up" above and below it.

[–] deft@lemmy.wtf 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Your head should be completely covered to be honest.

Helmet, full face covering, eye protection. Nitrile gloves too

[–] Malyca@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 weeks ago

Those inflatable costumes were inventive

[–] irelephant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Why bring an id? And having the number on your arm probably makes you distinguishablr as well

[–] Kefla@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago

Idk exactly but in the US if you get arrested you're gonna get ID'd no matter what you do, so having the ID to prove who you are quickly and with minimal bullshit could be beneficial

Presumably the number is hidden under your sleeve and only matters in the case that you're arrested, in which case again you're getting identified either way

[–] erev@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

You bring an ID because you will be peocessed far quicker with an ID if arrested.

Your arms should be covered anyways but you write your local NLG chapter"s number on multiple places on your body as police have been known to use hand sanitizer to remove it from your arms so you can't call for help. Writing it in a nonvisible spot like your thigh as well as your arm can be extremely helpful.