Unfortunately, much of the info in the "Protester Defense" post to Portland Indymedia is erroneous; some of the information is dangerous. [Tear gas canisters DO cause severe thermal burns! Also, any direct action eye protection must be shatter proof (aginst projectiles like rubber bullets, tear gas canisters, batons, etc.)] For accurate info, see the Portland Black Cross Medical Collective web site: www.blackcrosscollective.org
Unfortunately, much of the info in the "Protester Defense" post to Portland Indymedia is erroneous; some of the information is dangerous. [Tear gas canisters DO cause severe thermal burns! Also, any direct action eye protection must be shatter proof (against projectiles like rubber bullets, tear gas canisters, batons, etc.)] See the Portland Black Cross Medical Collective web site for accurate information:
www.blackcrosscollective.org
Original: Beware of "DIRECT ACTION/PROTESTER DEFENSE" info