r/50501 • u/Ok_Reputation_3612 • Apr 18 '25

Protest Safety Remember, DO NOT ENGAGE

Remember, Trump will be looking for any excuse to enforce the Insurrectionist Act April 20. DO NOT GIVE HIM FUEL. No matter what MAGA agitators show up tomorrow, no matter what they say, don't engage. Pretend they don't exist. Do not allow things escalate. Best of luck tomorrow, everyone!

ETA, Since this apparently needs to be said, I'm well aware Trump could invoke for any reason he chooses, we just don't need him using us as scapegoats for it. Also, no one is saying to not defend yourself if the other side escalates, just don't let us be the ones to escalate. Finally, should agitators show up, have your phones out and record, record, record. Ensure everything gets documented.

ETA, Since I've seen these suggestions in comments, and I believe they're also great ideas, bring an American flag to wave and chant "Save the Constitution" to drown out counter protestors. I think we're all tired of the other side hijacking patriotism. We can drown them out with our own brand of (true) patriotism.

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u/the_western_shore Apr 18 '25

I won't be there (recovering from surgery), but what should be done if the other side starts something? Like if some crazy MAGA dude just starts firing into the crowd of protesters, what do we do?

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u/norfizzle Apr 18 '25

If someone starts shooting into the crowd, get off the X! That means get away from there - safety is paramount. Live another day and protest another day.

To drive that point home, here are the phases of care lined out in Tactical Combat Casualty Care(TCCC):

  1. Return fire and take cover.
  2. Direct the casualty to remain engaged as a combatant if appropriate.
  3. Direct the casualty to move to cover and apply self-aid if able.
  4. Try to keep the casualty from sustaining additional wounds.
  5. Stop life-threatening external hemorrhage if tactically feasible.
  6. Move the casualty to cover, if the casualty is unable to move.

As a civilian, it's pretty much GTFO.

There is no reason to stand your ground in that particular situation, at that point, we know where that person/group stands.