Prepare for the Protest

>How to prepare for a protest

>(Weeks before)
-LEADERS: Contact city council in order to make sure that you are ABLE to protest, and if they have a spot for you to do so. Each city varies in its laws.
-Schedule ahead of time. Tell your boss whats happening, and plan a month in advance.
-Prepare for a 72 hour incarceration, just in case shit hits the fan.
-CONTACT THE FORUMS AND INSURE YOU ARE PREPARED AND COMMITTED (Most vital info)
-Buy and create protestor/anti-riot kits (see below) to be prepared for shitstorm.
-Print off a pamphlet for yourself (Will eventually be located on the forums) as well as your mates.
-Get in contact with those who are going to the protest. Remember: This isn't a fucking /b/ protest. Anonymous may not be an option, depending on how well we want this shit to work.
-If its a 24 hour protest, be prepared to stay longer. Tent/Hotel room, clothes, necessities.

>Week of protest
-Make sure you are not coming to a protest with any warrants (common sense).
-Leave all weapons at home or in your car. Lock your fucking doors.
-Once again, keep in contact with Protest Leader(s) to maintain communication and affirmation of joining as well as self-confidence.
-Plan your hotel lodgings. Do it on a day by day basis in case of incarceration.
-No fucking hippy clothes, bring whats appropriate for the weather and make sure it looks good. Shower and shave out of courteousy for your fellow protestors.

>Day of protest
-Dress politely.
-Contact leaders.
-Distribute pamphlets.
-Receive item of identification from leaders in order to prevent police infiltration of peaceful protest

(CRITICAL). Armbands preferred.
-Bring anti-riot kits, keep them near you at all times. Or keep them on/in your belts/purses/backpacks.
-Remember the cause. Remind people of the cause. Keep on the same page, and appoint a speaker for the

protest. If you are not the speaker, simply say 'No comments', or refer them to the appointed speaker.

(Prevents media clash)
-SPEAKERS: Know what to say, how to say it, and be prepared to deliver responses. Keep in control of your

emotions, and DON'T GIVE THE MEDIA ANYTHING.

>Anti-riot Kits (DO NOT USE DURING PROTEST, USE ONLY IF SHIT HITS THE FAN. WEARING THIS GIVES THE MEDIA

FUEL.)
-Antacid spraybottle formula to nullify mace and pepper spray.
-Baklava mask
-Eye-covering lenses or goggles. If you wear glasses, get some construction safety goggles.
-Bandana that can be quickly soaked in water (to place over mouth/nose to nullify mace). You may need to practice breathing while wearing one of these.

>Anti-riot Control tactics
>AMAZING LINK, DEFINITELY A MUST READ: http://info.publicintelligence.net/LAJRIC-DefeatCrowdControl.pdf
Congratulations! Your once peaceful protest has completely and utterly escalated into an all-out shitstorm!

How can you recover?
-Reaffirm with your colleagues and fellow protestors.
-Discourage any and all looting.
-Gather into numbers and try to remain calm.
-Stand strong, refer to above link and react appropriately.
-YOU MAY NEED TO BECOME A LEADER. GROW A PAIR AND BE ONE.
-Herd cats and continue to remain peaceful.
-KEEP AN EYE FOR POLICE INFILTRATORS. KNOW YOUR FELLOW PROTESTORS FACES. KEEP YOUR IDENTIFICATION ITEMS ON AT

ALL TIMES. REPORT TO LEADERS IMMEDIATELY IF ITEM IS MISSING/STOLEN. SHUN ANY AND ALL WHO ACT VIOLENTLY TO

RIOT-CONTROL.
-If its a matter of life and death, respond appropriately.
-BEWARE OF ARREST SQUADS. SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW PROTESTORS. READ THE DAMNED LINK, IT WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE.