Secretos de Anonymous 9 (ingles)

Breathing in tear gas, or getting it in your eyes, is not fun. This, obviously, is the whole
point. But there are things you can do to mitigate the effectiveness of tear gas, and allow
you to keep on fighting the good fight.
The first thing to remember about tear gas is that it is primarily a fear weapon. Yes, the
gas hurts. But the fear caused by tear gas grenades is a much more effective means of
crowd dispersal than the gas itself. So rule number one is to calm down.
Tear gas is most often delivered to its target in the form of grenades. These fit onto the
end of gas guns and are fired with blank shotgun cartridges. So, when tear gas is being
used you will hear gunshots. Don't worry: you're not being shot at.
After you hear a shot, look up. The grenade will be arcing toward its destination trailing
white smoke. If the grenade is not headed directly at you, there is no reason to move. So
don't move just yet. Warn people that there is a grenade incoming, and figure out where
it will land. If it is headed toward you, you may want to prepare to hold your breath by
briefly hyperventilating.
The grenade will explode. This usually happens while it is in the air, but not always.
Again, this can be scary until you get used to it. After the explosion, a small gas emitter
remains. It is metal and about the size of a hockey puck. It will be hissing and spewing
out tear gas.
The wind is your friend. Move upwind of the gas. This will blow the majority of the gas
away from you. Do not panic. Do not run. Panic is precisely what the police are trying to
create.
If you have gloves and something to protect your face (which I'll talk about soon), you
can pick up the gas emitter and lob it back at the police. This is a considerate thing to do
to protect your fellow protesters. The emitter will be hot, so gloves are recommended.
Remember, the police are thoroughly protected against gas; throwing it back at them is
not a violent act.
WARNING: Picking up the gas emitter will ensure that your clothing is saturated with
tear gas. This is extremely unpleasant and will require very thorough laundering with
harsh detergent. Prevent contact between gassy clothes and your face, as the chemical
agents are active even days later.
WARNING: Do not pick up a grenade which has not exploded. You can be injured
if/when it goes off in your hand. Some are, of course, duds. But it is not safe to assume
that unexploded grenade at your feet is a dud.
Assuming you don't have a gas mask (which is essential for prolonged operation in a
tear‐gassy environment), a bandanna or other cloth which has been soaked in vinegar or
lemon juice will allow you to breathe long enough to escape the gas. Mask up! Cider
vinegar is less harsh‐smelling and is recommended. Breathing in vinegar is not pleasant,
but compared to tear gas it's like fresh air. Unfortunately, the vinegar's protective effect
does not last long (minutes), and your bandanna will be saturated with gas afterward. So
bring several. Retying a gassy bandanna around your face is not a good idea. Make sure
the bandanna fits tightly around your nose and mouth.
You must wear goggles. Goggles, which are air tight. It is one thing to have severe upper
respiratory pain. It is another to have that and also have burning, watering eyes.
Two important notes here First DO NOT wear contact lenses to any event where there is
even a possibility of tear gas usage. The contacts will trap the gas against your eyes,
which, aside from being hideously painful, will eventually damage your cornea.
Secondly, many places have, or have recently enacted, laws against wearing masks. In
some southern states these laws were implemented to defeat the Ku Klux Klan; these
days they're more likely specifically aimed at dissenters who don't wish to have their
faces filed away by the FBI. So, be aware that wearing a gas mask or a bandanna may be,
in itself, illegal. Yes, protecting yourself from police violence, even passively, can get you
thrown in jail.
My description of what tear gas feels like is this: it feels as if the inside of your head is
being dissolved by acid. There is a burning pain and a liquefying feeling as mucous; tears
and saliva all begin flowing.
Spit, blow your nose, rinse out your mouth, gargle. If necessary, do eyewash by squirting
water across your eye from the inside to the outside with your head tilted to the side.
WARNING: You should really get a brief training before you do this. Contact your local
activist organization. Also, the eyewash procedure for pepper spray is different.
Different people react differently to the gas. I've seen totally unprotected people go up
against cops and gas for hours by sheer force of will. However, don't expect that you will
be able to. You may be pleasantly surprised, though.
Finally, diffuse tear gas lingers in the air for a long time. Expect eye, nose and throat
irritation for several hours after tear gas has been used in an area, especially if the use of
gas was extremely liberal (as in Quebec City).


Update: the following is some information I found regarding the toxicity of both CN and
CS tear gas. I, personally, only have direct experience with CS.
I removed the footnotes and references to either appendices or illustrations, but
otherwise the following is as written in the original document.
CN has always been associated with potential hazards particularly in regard to its effects
on skin and eyes, which provided the impetus to find a standard replacement. It was
found to be between 3 and 10 times more toxic than CS in rats, rabbits, mice and guinea
pigs. It creates more severe damage to the lung with more edema, patchy acute
inflammatory cell infiltration of the trachea, bronchi and bronchioles and more evidence
of early bronchopneumonia. Very early on it was noted that CN can induce primary
irritant dermatitis. In skin tests it was found CS caused no effects below 20 mg, whereas
moist CN caused vesication (blistering) in most subjects. It is also a more potent skin
sensitizer than CS with several people developing allergic dermatitis. CN has also been
associated with longer lasting burning of the cornea and even permanent eye injuries,
particularly if the irritant has been propelled into the eye at short range. In higher doses,
it is lethal, particularly in enclosed spaces where even one 128g grenade in a 27‐cubicmeter
room is sufficient to kill.
CS ‐ There is extensive scientific literature on CS, one recent search claims to have found
115,107 articles. Only some of the most salient aspects can be discussed here. Advocates
of CS claim that high levels of exposure to CS are precluded because people are adverse
to remaining where this agent is present. (QXZ notes that he's seen totally unprotected
people subjecting themselves to CS exposure for hours at a time. CS advocates seem to
ignore this.) More critical authors have noted the lack of epidemiologic inquiry on its use
in actual field conditions. However, operational usage sometimes means individuals face
additional punishment or even death if they seek to leave a contaminated zone. At
higher levels of exposure, inhalation toxicology studies indicate CS can cause chemical
pneumonitis and fatal pulmonary edema. (Victims die by drowning in their own lung
fluids). CS exposure can also lead to reactive airways dysfunction. Oral toxicological
studies note the facility of CS to cause sever gastroenteritis with perforation. CS is a
primary skin irritant and some individuals will develop contact dermatitis even after
what appears to be an unproblematic initial exposure and severe blistering can emerge
several hours later. An exposure to even a low concentration of CS raises blood pressure
and there is a particular risk of health damage to anyone over 30, under physical strain
or having an undetected aneurysm. At higher levels CS has been associated with heart
failure, heptacellular (liver) damage and death. One US based CS manufacturer, Federal
Laboratories, has warned that "Firing one Federal No. 230 Flite‐Rite (tear gas projectile)
in a room (eight‐feet by eight‐feet by seven‐feet) could endanger the life of an average
subject if he stayed in the room for seven minutes". CS from canisters has also caused
acute mass chemical burns.

Wheat paste (powerful glue)
Prepare 1 cup (2.4 dl) of very hot water. Make a thin mixture of 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of
white flour and cold water (just enough to wet all the flour and make it liquid enough to
pour). Pour the cold mixture slowly into the hot water while stirring constantly. Bring to
a boil. When it thickens, allow cooling. Smear on like any other glue. For slightly better
strength, add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of sugar after the glue is thickened. After using a
portion, reheat the remaining in a covered jar or container to sterilize it for storage or
keep refrigerated. If wheat flour is not available, other flours will work.

Rice Paste
Mix one part rice flour and six parts water. Heat while mixing to a smooth consistency.

How to defend against dogs
Steps
1.
Get your bearings straight. Know where you are. If it is your first time to be in the area,
familiarize yourself with the best routes that you can take to escape, to avoid further
encounters with the aggressive dog, and to avoid being trapped in dead‐end streets or
alleyways.
2.
Stay calm. One of the first things that you should do is to not let panic take over and
cloud your thinking. If you panic, the dog may sense your fear and make you more prone
to attack. Look around, and think of possible escape points you can use. Can you get
away by climbing, entering or leaving a building or fenced‐in area? What objects can you
use to ward off the dog if necessary? Make sure the animal does not feel backed into a
corner, as its instinct would really be to attack anything that is blocking its path. If the
dog does not have space, back up slowly and avoid contact to give the dog more room.
3.
Don't run. This is one of the most important points to keep in mind. Running makes you
prey in their mind, and will lead the dog to pursue and chase you. Moreover, you will not
be able to outrun the dog ‐‐ regardless of what the breed is ‐‐ and once the dog catches
you, you will be prone to being attacked even more vigorously. The best thing to do is to
stand absolutely still, and avoid making any sudden movements. Make sure that your
position is not threatening to the dog.
4.
Avoid making eye contact. Making eye contact signals to the dog that you are provoking
it, and want to impose an attack. The dog, in turn, would be aggravated even further.
Keep the dog and its actions in your peripheral vision, but never look directly into its
eyes.
5.
Yell for help. The owner may just be near by and may be able to get the dog under
control, or there may be other people elsewhere who can assist you. If there are no other
people who can help you out, shout stern commands at the dog directly, such as "Stop!"
or "Down!"
6.
Use any object available to deter the dog from attacking. Bang sticks together, clang steel
gates ‐‐ make a lot of noise. Throw rocks or get a fistful of dirt or sand to throw in its
eyes. If you have a flashlight and it is dark, shine it in the dog's eyes. Take caution,
however, in doing this, as this could go either way: it could either momentarily stun the
dog, or aggravate it further. An open umbrella is a good object to block a dog from
closing the distance. If the dog is coming at you, try and bait it into biting your backpack,
purse, briefcase, etc., instead of charging at you directly.
7.
Protect your neck at all times. Most dogs will instinctively attack the neck, which could
quickly lead to death in some cases if attacked. Cover your neck and face with your arms
so that if the dog does inflict some wounds, it would be on the less vulnerable areas of
your body which would be easier to treat.
8.
If you are trained, stand so that the dog's back is directly underneath you. Extend your
hands in around its neck, and lock your arms together quickly in a choke. Kick your feet
out, dropping your entire body weight on the dog's neck / back. This will incapacitate
the dog long enough just for you to get away. Note: Do NOT attempt this method or try
to punch the dog if you are not trained.
9.
Jab your fingers toward its eyes in a quick motion, as if throwing sand. Do this method if
the dog is not charging but just trying to bite you, and you cannot do any of the above.
This will confuse the dog as to which direction it should charge at, and will prevent the
dog from attacking your neck.
10.
If you got away from the dog, stay quiet. Dogs have great hearing, and may sense the
direction in which you went. Try to get away as quickly but as quietly as possible.
Tips
* If you find that the dog has inflicted deep cuts and wounds, seek medical help and
have the wounds treated.
* Contact the authorities and notify them as soon as possible, providing the
owner's address (if you know it) or a description of the dog and where the attack happened.
* Pepper sprays would make a good means of defense, and could buy you time to
back away from the attacking dog.
Warnings
* Take note of the warning signs to see if the dog has rabies. If the dog has ropy
saliva and has wandering eyes, then it might have rabies. If a rabies‐infected dog has
inflicted you with wounds, make sure to seek medical attention immediately. Rabies is a
serious condition which might be fatal.