Plan Ahead . Before you depart , make a plan and share it with your tribe . Both at Home Base and on the ground at the protest . They need to know who is going , where you are going to be , what your plan of action is and have all the information they would need to assist if you are hurt , arrested , or are spirited away to the secret headquarters .
Dress for the Occasion . Your Grandmother told you to wear clean undies and to bring a sweater . Listen to her . You want full coverage in layers , and jails have terrible HVAC . Protest Dress Codes vary and your appearance will be used to judge your involvement . Dress for your role and leave the jewelry at Home !
Safety First ! Pack Your Sack . Food and water , gloves , helmets , masks , goggles and any items you will need for 24 hours such as medication ( in its proper packaging ) all need to go into your protest pack . Remember your cords , chargers and battery backups as well as money and hand sanitizer . Bring your ID !!
Let ' s Leave that at Home . Depending on the flavor of your direct action , leave at home anything that provides a reason to be detained by its mere presence . Guns , knives , mace and anything that can be considered an " offensive or defensive weapon " creates probable cause for police intervention and may aggravate any otherwise minor changes . DO NOT WEAR CONTACTS !!! Trust
Tear Gas and OC Spray . The most common tools to disperse a crowd , these less than lethal deterrents are pretty miserable . Avoid the clouds , do not handle the cartridges and mask up as soon as you see or smell them . Absent a true " gas mask " little will prevent these deterrents from reaching your mouth , nose and other exposed areas , however barriers of all types will provide limited insulation . The most effective treatment is flushing with water and waiting 22 October it out ./ November 2020
Check in and Be Prepared ! Stay in touch with your safety backups ( at both the protest and home ) and be ready for anything . Protests change tone very quickly , never be afraid to leave and remember the Authorities are judging the crowd as much as the individual .