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Given the politically charged environment we find ourselves in, I've been thinking more and more about defense against a violent mob or group of angry protestors. There have been numerous cases of defensive gun usage lately involving this topic, and I strongly suspect we will see more mob- and group-perpetrated violence in the near future. While I tend to avoid large crowds and protests - the risk just doesn't justify the reward in my opinion - I occasionally have to work downtown in an area prone to protest activity.
The poll question is "What is your plan for protecting yourself / your family against violence during a protest?" The assumption here is that you are not in your home, but at a public place where a protest is unfolding. The main things I'm hoping to learn are:
Personally, I will continue to avoid protests and that kind of nonsense as much as possible. The only way I see myself being present during a protest is if I'm stuck at the office when it happens. In that case, I'm gonna stay put until it all dissipates.
Also, just wanted to call out that I don't agree with all of Mas' conclusions in his interview. For example, if I've somehow failed to avoid the protest and am stuck in my car as it breaks out into a riot, there is absolutely NO WAY in hell I'm going to keep my windows cracked an inch, regardless of the potential improvement in hearing and/or any impact attenuation it might give the window. Rioters often carry pepper spray and bear mace, and I'm not going to open myself up to that kind of attack. That being said, I do think he makes some excellent points otherwise, especially on the subject of perceived innocence, social media posting leading up to an event, etc.
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The poll question is "What is your plan for protecting yourself / your family against violence during a protest?" The assumption here is that you are not in your home, but at a public place where a protest is unfolding. The main things I'm hoping to learn are:
- Which of those options, or any alternatives, do you think is best for you?
- WHY that option? What alternatives have you explored / discarded, and why did those other options NOT work for you?
- Any tips, tricks, or recommendations you can share for others who might find themselves in this kind of situation.
Personally, I will continue to avoid protests and that kind of nonsense as much as possible. The only way I see myself being present during a protest is if I'm stuck at the office when it happens. In that case, I'm gonna stay put until it all dissipates.
Also, just wanted to call out that I don't agree with all of Mas' conclusions in his interview. For example, if I've somehow failed to avoid the protest and am stuck in my car as it breaks out into a riot, there is absolutely NO WAY in hell I'm going to keep my windows cracked an inch, regardless of the potential improvement in hearing and/or any impact attenuation it might give the window. Rioters often carry pepper spray and bear mace, and I'm not going to open myself up to that kind of attack. That being said, I do think he makes some excellent points otherwise, especially on the subject of perceived innocence, social media posting leading up to an event, etc.
Defense Against Mobs
Riot Survival Compendium
Written by: Greg Ellifritz With almost two months of non-stop rioting in Portland and lots of other big demonstrations in other parts of the nation, lots of folks have contacted me about re-posting some
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